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Research Specialist salaries in United States

Pay ranges employers published in 161 open job postings for Research Specialist roles in United States, 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 Specialist postings in United States

  1. Research Specialist (Hourly)University of Illinois Chicago · Chicago, IL · $21.10–$35.73/hr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  2. Research Specialist V (Rate Research and Implementation)Texas Health and Human Services · Austin, TX · $5,425–$8,886/mo · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  3. Research Specialist IUniversity of Missouri - Columbia · Columbia, SC · $19.00–$21.00/hr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  4. Senior Research SpecialistMain Princeton · Remote · $60K–$75K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  5. Research Specialist 1The University of Chicago · Chicago, IL · $19.23–$26.44/hr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
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Research Specialist pay in other places

  1. 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)
  2. New Jersey$50.5K median, $50.5K–$50.5K typical, 12 postingsNew Jersey: middle half $50.5K–$50.5K, median $50.5K
  3. Columbia, SC$23.84/hr ($49.6K/yr) median, $20.00–$34.13/hr typical, 12 postingsColumbia, SC: middle half $20.00–$34.13/hr, median $23.84/hr ($49.6K/yr)
  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 United States?

The median posted base pay for Research Specialist jobs in United States is $59K a year, from 161 job postings with pay at 76 companies.

What is the typical Research Specialist pay range in United States?

The middle half of postings list $49.6K–$71K. The top 10% list $94.8K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $43K or less.

How does United States pay compare with all Research Specialist jobs?

The median here is $59K, against $59.6K across all 180 postings for the role.

How many Research Specialist jobs in United States list pay?

161 open postings at 76 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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