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Research Technologist salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 80 open job postings for Research Technologist roles at 18 companies, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD; 1 more posting in SGD. How these figures are made

Pay distribution

Research Technologist: postings by posted pay79 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 7 bands from $40K to $75K. Median $49.7K; middle half $45.2K–$54.6K.Median $49.7K$40K$75K

Postings per pay band: $40K–$45K: 19; $45K–$50K: 25; $50K–$55K: 19; $55K–$60K: 3; $60K–$65K: 5; $65K–$70K: 3; $70K–$75K: 5.

Pay by level

  1. Entry level$20.00/hr ($41.6K/yr) median, $19.67–$26.32/hr typical, 13 postingsEntry level: middle half $19.67–$26.32/hr, median $20.00/hr ($41.6K/yr)
  2. Mid level$49.7K median, $46.5K–$53K typical, 59 postingsMid level: middle half $46.5K–$53K, median $49.7K
  3. Senior$31.85/hr ($66.3K/yr) median, $28.16–$32.92/hr typical, 7 postingsSenior: middle half $28.16–$32.92/hr, median $31.85/hr ($66.3K/yr)

Companies hiring

  1. Northwestern University$22.76/hr ($47.4K/yr) median, $20.90–$24.68/hr typical, 31 postingsNorthwestern University: middle half $20.90–$24.68/hr, median $22.76/hr ($47.4K/yr)
  2. The Pennsylvania State University$49.7K median, $45.2K–$54.6K typical, 26 postingsThe Pennsylvania State University: middle half $45.2K–$54.6K, median $49.7K
  3. JHU$21.50/hr ($44.7K/yr) median, $20.98–$21.50/hr typical, 3 postingsJHU: middle half $20.98–$21.50/hr, median $21.50/hr ($44.7K/yr)
  4. University of Nebraska Medical Center$55K median, $54.8K–$61.5K typical, 3 postingsUniversity of Nebraska Medical Center: middle half $54.8K–$61.5K, median $55K

Top-paying companies

  1. University of Nebraska Medical Center · $55K median, 3 postings
  2. The Pennsylvania State University · $49.7K median, 26 postings
  3. Northwestern University · $47.4K median, 31 postings
  4. JHU · $44.7K median, 3 postings

Who’s hiring Research Technologist

  1. Research Technologist jobs at MCW · 12 open roles

By location

  1. United States$49.7K median, $45.2K–$54.6K typical, 76 postingsUnited States: middle half $45.2K–$54.6K, median $49.7K
  2. Illinois$22.76/hr ($47.4K/yr) median, $22.38–$25.00/hr typical, 34 postingsIllinois: middle half $22.38–$25.00/hr, median $22.76/hr ($47.4K/yr)
  3. Chicago, IL$22.76/hr ($47.4K/yr) median, $22.76–$26.25/hr typical, 30 postingsChicago, IL: middle half $22.76–$26.25/hr, median $22.76/hr ($47.4K/yr)
  4. Florida$49.7K median, $45.2K–$61.5K typical, 10 postingsFlorida: middle half $45.2K–$61.5K, median $49.7K

Remote vs on-site

Remote: too few postings list pay to show a figure. On-site: $49.7K median, $42.9K–$54.8K typical, from 30 postings.

Newest Research Technologist postings

  1. Research Technologist 2 - Mitchell labNorthwestern University · Chicago, IL · $19.89–$25.64/hr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  2. Research Technologist 2Northwestern University · Chicago, IL · $19.89–$25.64/hr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  3. Research Technologist 2Los Alamos National Laboratory · Los Alamos, NM · $97K–$158K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  4. Research Technologist 2 - Mitchell labNorthwestern University · Chicago, IL · $19.89–$25.64/hr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  5. Senior Research Technologist, NephrologyNorthwestern University · Chicago, IL · $27.06–$38.79/hr · Posted Nov 12, 2026
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Questions and answers

How much does a Research Technologist make?

The median posted base pay for Research Technologist jobs is $49.7K a year, from 80 job postings with pay at 18 companies.

What is the typical Research Technologist pay range?

The middle half of postings list $45.2K–$54.6K. The top 10% list $66.3K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $41.6K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Research Technologist jobs?

By median posted pay: University of Nebraska Medical Center ($55K), The Pennsylvania State University ($49.7K), Northwestern University ($47.4K).

How does Research Technologist pay change with level?

Median posted pay by level read from job titles: Entry level $20.00/hr ($41.6K/yr), Mid level $49.7K, Senior $31.85/hr ($66.3K/yr).

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