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Research Associate salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 10 open job postings for Research Associate roles in California, updated Sep 30, 2026.

Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Newest Research Associate postings in California

  1. Research AssociateUsc · Los Angeles, CA · $70K–$76K/yr · Posted Sep 26, 2026ApplyView posting
  2. Research Associate 1 (Temporary)Cellanome · San Diego, CA · $70K–$77K/yr · Posted Sep 25, 2026ApplyView posting
  3. Sr Research Associate, Medicinal ChemistryGilead · Remote · $94.9K–$123K/yr · Posted May 12, 2026ApplyView posting
  4. Sr Research Associate, Analytical OpsGilead · Remote · $94.9K–$123K/yr · Posted May 12, 2026ApplyView posting
  5. Sr Research Associate, BiologyGilead · Remote · $94.9K–$123K/yr · Posted May 12, 2026ApplyView posting
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Research Associate pay in other places

  1. United States$96.2K median · $80.9K–$109K typical · 56 postingsUnited States: middle half $80.9K–$109K, median $96.2K
  2. Massachusetts$96.2K median · $96.2K–$117K typical · 13 postingsMassachusetts: middle half $96.2K–$117K, median $96.2K
  3. Norwood, MA$96.2K median · $82.1K–$117K typical · 8 postingsNorwood, MA: middle half $82.1K–$117K, median $96.2K
  4. Foster City, CA$109K median · $109K–$109K typical · 7 postingsFoster City, CA: middle half $109K–$109K, median $109K
  5. Colorado$97.5K median · $82K–$97.5K typical · 4 postingsColorado: middle half $82K–$97.5K, median $97.5K
  6. Cambridge, MA$96.2K median · $96.2K–$96.2K typical · 4 postingsCambridge, MA: middle half $96.2K–$96.2K, median $96.2K
  7. Texas$52.2K median · $45K–$80K typical · 3 postingsTexas: middle half $45K–$80K, median $52.2K
  8. Boulder, CO$97.5K median · $82K–$97.5K typical · 3 postingsBoulder, CO: middle half $82K–$97.5K, median $97.5K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Research Associate make in California?

The median posted base pay for Research Associate jobs in California is $109K a year, from 10 job postings with pay at 3 companies.

What is the typical Research Associate pay range in California?

The middle half of postings list $99K–$109K. The top 10% list $109K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $73K or less.

How does California pay compare with all Research Associate jobs?

The median here is $109K, against $96.2K across all 59 postings for the role.

How many Research Associate jobs in California list pay?

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

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