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Research Specialist salaries in Columbia, SC

Pay ranges employers published in 12 open job postings for Research Specialist roles in Columbia, SC, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Newest Research Specialist postings in Columbia, SC

  1. Research Specialist IUniversity of Missouri - Columbia · Columbia, SC · $19.00–$21.00/hr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  2. Research Specialist II – Picking LabUniversity of Missouri - Columbia · Columbia, SC · $19.25–$24.05/hr · Posted Nov 10, 2026
  3. Research SpecialistMark Anthony Group · Columbia, SC · $63K–$79K/yr · Posted Oct 31, 2026
  4. Research Specialist IPSC · Columbia, SC · $17.39–$18.00/hr · Posted Oct 29, 2026
  5. Research Specialist IPSC · Columbia, SC · $17.39–$30.30/hr · Posted Oct 24, 2026
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Research Specialist pay in other places

  1. United States$59K median, $49.6K–$71K typical, 161 postingsUnited States: middle half $49.6K–$71K, median $59K
  2. South Carolina$23.84/hr ($49.6K/yr) median, $20.62–$34.13/hr typical, 16 postingsSouth Carolina: middle half $20.62–$34.13/hr, median $23.84/hr ($49.6K/yr)
  3. New Jersey$50.5K median, $50.5K–$50.5K typical, 12 postingsNew Jersey: middle half $50.5K–$50.5K, median $50.5K
  4. Illinois$55K median, $47.5K–$60K typical, 11 postingsIllinois: middle half $47.5K–$60K, median $55K
  5. Maryland$66.1K median, $58.2K–$70.5K typical, 11 postingsMaryland: middle half $58.2K–$70.5K, median $66.1K
  6. Texas$67K median, $58.5K–$85.9K typical, 11 postingsTexas: middle half $58.5K–$85.9K, median $67K
  7. Baltimore, MD$66.1K median, $58.2K–$70.5K typical, 11 postingsBaltimore, MD: middle half $58.2K–$70.5K, median $66.1K
  8. Chicago, IL$26.20/hr ($54.5K/yr) median, $22.83–$28.85/hr typical, 10 postingsChicago, IL: middle half $22.83–$28.85/hr, median $26.20/hr ($54.5K/yr)

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Questions and answers

How much does a Research Specialist make in Columbia, SC?

The median posted base pay for Research Specialist jobs in Columbia, SC is $23.84/hr ($49.6K/yr), from 12 job postings with pay at 5 companies.

What is the typical Research Specialist pay range in Columbia, SC?

The middle half of postings list $20.00–$34.13/hr. The top 10% list $71K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $39.5K or less.

How does Columbia, SC pay compare with all Research Specialist jobs?

The median here is $23.84/hr ($49.6K/yr), against $59.6K across all 180 postings for the role.

How many Research Specialist jobs in Columbia, SC list pay?

12 open postings at 5 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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