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Research Assistant salaries in Massachusetts

Pay ranges employers published in 51 open job postings for Research Assistant roles in Massachusetts, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Newest Research Assistant postings in Massachusetts

  1. Research AssistantHarvard Business School · Cambridge, MA · $58K–$59K/yr · Posted Nov 9, 2026
  2. Research AssistantHarvard University · Cambridge, MA · $58K–$59K/yr · Posted Nov 9, 2026Apply
  3. Research AssistantHemispheric · Boston, MA · $24.00/hr · Posted Nov 8, 2026
  4. Research Assistant - Human Robot InteractionWealth Recruitment · Cambridge, MA · $48.00–$55.00/hr · Posted Nov 7, 2026Apply
  5. Research Assistant II, Center for Surgery and Public HealthPartner's Healthcare · Somerville, MA · $24.28–$39.43/hr · Posted Nov 7, 2026
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Research Assistant pay in other places

  1. United States$24.17/hr ($50.3K/yr) median, $20.16–$28.03/hr typical, 418 postingsUnited States: middle half $20.16–$28.03/hr, median $24.17/hr ($50.3K/yr)
  2. SingaporeSGD 60K median, SGD 59.4K–SGD 72K typical, 58 postings
  3. Singapore, SingaporeSGD 60K median, SGD 59.4K–SGD 72K typical, 57 postings
  4. California$24.50/hr ($51K/yr) median, $20.75–$32.16/hr typical, 45 postingsCalifornia: middle half $20.75–$32.16/hr, median $24.50/hr ($51K/yr)
  5. CanadaCA$26.45/hr (CA$55K/yr) median, CA$22.50–CA$31.78/hr typical, 43 postings
  6. New York$62.4K median, $54.2K–$63.2K typical, 38 postingsNew York: middle half $54.2K–$63.2K, median $62.4K
  7. Boston, MA$27.00/hr ($56.2K/yr) median, $25.01–$30.79/hr typical, 38 postingsBoston, MA: middle half $25.01–$30.79/hr, median $27.00/hr ($56.2K/yr)
  8. United Kingdom£35.6K median, £34.6K–£37.3K typical, 35 postings

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Questions and answers

How much does a Research Assistant make in Massachusetts?

The median posted base pay for Research Assistant jobs in Massachusetts is $27.51/hr ($57.2K/yr), from 51 job postings with pay at 19 companies.

What is the typical Research Assistant pay range in Massachusetts?

The middle half of postings list $25.01–$30.79/hr. The top 10% list $69K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $45.8K or less.

How does Massachusetts pay compare with all Research Assistant jobs?

The median here is $27.51/hr ($57.2K/yr), against $24.60/hr ($51.2K/yr) across all 615 postings for the role.

How many Research Assistant jobs in Massachusetts list pay?

51 open postings at 19 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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