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Research Associate salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 242 open job postings for Research Associate roles in California, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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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. Staff Research Associate II - SurgeryUCLA Health · Los Angeles, CA · $32.79–$52.75/hr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  2. Staff Research Associate, Cellular & Molecular Med - 142155UC San Diego · San Diego, CA · $75K–$90K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  3. Staff Research Associate II - Ophthalmology (Limited)UCLA Health · Los Angeles, CA · $32.79–$52.75/hr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  4. Research Associate II – Laboratory OperationsQualStaff Resources · Carlsbad, CA · $32.00–$40.00/hr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  5. Research Associate, Microfluidics & Cell CultureLawrence Berkeley National Laboratory · Berkeley, CA · $28.78–$36.69/hr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
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Research Associate pay in other places

  1. United States$77.5K median, $63.2K–$96.7K typical, 745 postingsUnited States: middle half $63.2K–$96.7K, median $77.5K
  2. Massachusetts$88K median, $76K–$99.5K typical, 105 postingsMassachusetts: middle half $76K–$99.5K, median $88K
  3. New York$76.5K median, $63K–$130K typical, 46 postingsNew York: middle half $63K–$130K, median $76.5K
  4. SingaporeSGD 72K median, SGD 60.6K–SGD 72K typical, 40 postings
  5. Singapore, SingaporeSGD 72K median, SGD 60.6K–SGD 72K typical, 39 postings
  6. Los Angeles, CA$35.10/hr ($73K/yr) median, $33.02–$42.77/hr typical, 39 postingsLos Angeles, CA: middle half $33.02–$42.77/hr, median $35.10/hr ($73K/yr)
  7. Cambridge, MA$90K median, $76K–$96.2K typical, 36 postingsCambridge, MA: middle half $76K–$96.2K, median $90K
  8. San Diego, CA$73.5K median, $63.7K–$89K typical, 36 postingsSan Diego, CA: middle half $63.7K–$89K, median $73.5K

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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 $80K a year, from 242 job postings with pay at 118 companies.

What is the typical Research Associate pay range in California?

The middle half of postings list $68.7K–$95K. The top 10% list $108K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $57.7K or less.

How does California pay compare with all Research Associate jobs?

The median here is $80K, against $79K across all 879 postings for the role.

How many Research Associate jobs in California list pay?

242 open postings at 118 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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