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Research Associate salaries in San Diego, CA

Pay ranges employers published in 36 open job postings for Research Associate roles in San Diego, 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 San Diego, CA

  1. Staff Research Associate, Cellular & Molecular Med - 142155UC San Diego · San Diego, CA · $75K–$90K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  2. Staff Research Associate, Cellular & Molecular Med - 142155UC San Diego · San Diego, CA · $75K–$121K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  3. Research Associate IIIWuXi AppTec · San Diego, CA · $26.61–$34.62/hr · Posted Nov 11, 2026
  4. Research Associate II - BioassayRevvity · San Diego, CA · $23.00–$30.75/hr · Posted Nov 9, 2026
  5. Research Associate IAptonet · San Diego, CA · $24.00–$26.00/hr · Posted Nov 9, 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. 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)
  8. Cambridge, MA$90K median, $76K–$96.2K typical, 36 postingsCambridge, MA: middle half $76K–$96.2K, median $90K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Research Associate make in San Diego, CA?

The median posted base pay for Research Associate jobs in San Diego, CA is $73.5K a year, from 36 job postings with pay at 26 companies.

What is the typical Research Associate pay range in San Diego, CA?

The middle half of postings list $63.7K–$89K. The top 10% list $93.6K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $52K or less.

How does San Diego, CA pay compare with all Research Associate jobs?

The median here is $73.5K, against $79K across all 879 postings for the role.

How many Research Associate jobs in San Diego, CA list pay?

36 open postings at 26 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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