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Research Associate salaries in Los Angeles, CA

Pay ranges employers published in 39 open job postings for Research Associate roles in Los Angeles, CA, 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 Los Angeles, CA

  1. Staff Research Associate II - SurgeryUCLA Health · Los Angeles, CA · $32.79–$52.75/hr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  2. Staff Research Associate II - Ophthalmology (Limited)UCLA Health · Los Angeles, CA · $32.79–$52.75/hr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  3. Staff Research Associate II - SurgeryUCLA Health · Los Angeles, CA · $32.79–$52.75/hr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  4. Staff Research Associate II - Ophthalmology (Limited)UCLA Health · Los Angeles, CA · $32.79–$52.75/hr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  5. Staff Research Associate I - Cancer Biomarker ResearchUCLA Health · Los Angeles, CA · $30.12–$35.92/hr · Posted Nov 11, 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. California$80K median, $68.7K–$95K typical, 242 postingsCalifornia: middle half $68.7K–$95K, median $80K
  3. Massachusetts$88K median, $76K–$99.5K typical, 105 postingsMassachusetts: middle half $76K–$99.5K, median $88K
  4. New York$76.5K median, $63K–$130K typical, 46 postingsNew York: middle half $63K–$130K, median $76.5K
  5. SingaporeSGD 72K median, SGD 60.6K–SGD 72K typical, 40 postings
  6. Singapore, SingaporeSGD 72K median, SGD 60.6K–SGD 72K typical, 39 postings
  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 Los Angeles, CA?

The median posted base pay for Research Associate jobs in Los Angeles, CA is $35.10/hr ($73K/yr), from 39 job postings with pay at 8 companies.

What is the typical Research Associate pay range in Los Angeles, CA?

The middle half of postings list $33.02–$42.77/hr. The top 10% list $95K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $57.7K or less.

How does Los Angeles, CA pay compare with all Research Associate jobs?

The median here is $35.10/hr ($73K/yr), against $79K across all 879 postings for the role.

How many Research Associate jobs in Los Angeles, CA list pay?

39 open postings at 8 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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