Research Assistant Salaries in the United States
Submit a Salary"I feel like I am being paid the right amount as I used to work for 20 hours a week while taking classes. Being paid $15/hr is almost as twice as the average minimum wage job. Moreover, the experience that I gained working as an Undergraduate Research Assistant was priceless and honestly all I cared about at the time was gaining the experience, not the money."
Posted 11 years ago in Charlotte, NC
$30K Rutgers University's Average Research Assistant Salary (115 salaries)
Equal to national average Research Assistant salary ($30K)
-$5K (15%) less than average Rutgers University salary ($35K)
-$2K (6%) less than average Rutgers University Research Assistant salary ($30K)
"The pay when I worked as graduate research assistant at Rutgers University is decent for the work I did."
+$68K (106%) more than average Rutgers University Research Assistant salary ($30K)
"It was quite competitive according to my knowledge"
-$2K (6%) less than average Rutgers University Research Assistant salary ($30K)
"I think the salary is very competitive for student to work as a part time lecturer."
$30K University of North Carolina's Average Research Assistant Salary (97 salaries)
Equal to national average Research Assistant salary ($30K)
-$2K (6%) less than average University of North Carolina salary ($32K)
+$22K (53%) more than average University of North Carolina Research Assistant salary ($30K)
"The pay as a Research Assistant (RA) at UNCC is pleasing. I started as an undergraduate RA which was around $12/hour but was raised up as soon as I received my first contract as a graduate RA. The stipend has also increased based off individual review so the work is rewarded."
-$5K (18%) less than average University of North Carolina Research Assistant salary ($30K)
"This was the best salary any graduate assistant at UNC can get. It was more than enough for any graduate student living in Charlotte."
+$10K (28%) more than average University of North Carolina Research Assistant salary ($30K)
"Underpaid, I have a lot of expenses like tuition, so it is not enough for me. However, I understand it is an average level for Research Assistant at University."
$30K Clemson University's Average Research Assistant Salary (66 salaries)
Equal to national average Research Assistant salary ($30K)
Equal to average Clemson University salary ($30K)
Equal to average Clemson University Research Assistant salary ($30K)
"Well, this salary is ok for me because I am still in school and I am still learning from others. However, as a well-trained developer, I think it is lower than what I expect."
Equal to average Clemson University Research Assistant salary ($30K)
"The pay is predetermined due to nature of working in university as a research assistant."
-$10K (40%) less than average Clemson University Research Assistant salary ($30K)
"Pretty low."
$30K University of Utah's Average Research Assistant Salary (64 salaries)
Equal to national average Research Assistant salary ($30K)
Equal to average University of Utah salary ($30K)
-$9K (35%) less than average University of Utah Research Assistant salary ($30K)
"The job requirements are not difficult. I think the compensation is appropriate for this particular project."
-$5K (18%) less than average University of Utah Research Assistant salary ($30K)
"As a teaching assistant and researcher, I receive full tuition benefits and a stipend which amounts to $12/hour for a 40 hr week. This is a standard salary for graduate students."
+$3K (9%) more than average University of Utah Research Assistant salary ($30K)
"I think I am being paid the correct amount for the work I do."
$30K Case Western Reserve University's Average Research Assistant Salary (55 salaries)
Equal to national average Research Assistant salary ($30K)
-$5K (15%) less than average Case Western Reserve University salary ($35K)
-$18K (85%) less than average Case Western Reserve University Research Assistant salary ($30K)
"It's hard to tell, because at first my professor only offered me $1000 per month for the RA position. But later, he covered my tuition fee, which is a big amount. I think it's quite nice for me since I'm only a master student."
+$1K (3%) more than average Case Western Reserve University Research Assistant salary ($30K)
"The pay was fair for a position such as this. It was based off the funding my advisor received for his project for the year."
-$4K (14%) less than average Case Western Reserve University Research Assistant salary ($30K)
"The pay at Case Western Reserve University as a PhD student is decent. Though other competitors have a higher salary than me, but it is enough to cover my life spending,.r;"
$30K Ohio State University's Average Research Assistant Salary (53 salaries)
Equal to national average Research Assistant salary ($30K)
Equal to average Ohio State University salary ($30K)
-$2K (6%) less than average Ohio State University Research Assistant salary ($30K)
"Other graduates schools offer more compensation for PhD students but that should not be the focus while selecting a course program"
-$5K (18%) less than average Ohio State University Research Assistant salary ($30K)
"I think the pay is fair for a research assistant in OSU. Because I a still a student, and need to more focus on research and degree achievement."
-$9K (35%) less than average Ohio State University Research Assistant salary ($30K)
"The hourly pay I received was typical of the position I believe, but I am extremely grateful for the priceless experience I was given throughout my time there."
$30K University of Alabama's Average Research Assistant Salary (53 salaries)
Equal to national average Research Assistant salary ($30K)
Equal to average University of Alabama salary ($30K)
-$5K (18%) less than average University of Alabama Research Assistant salary ($30K)
"I think that is a fair amount since, I although not receive approximately $35,000. The school does pay the tuition for me, as well as medical insurance. Stated in that aspect, is quite close to the $35,000."
-$12K (50%) less than average University of Alabama Research Assistant salary ($30K)
"To my knowledge, the pay for engineering graduate research assistants is similar everywhere."
-$13K (55%) less than average University of Alabama Research Assistant salary ($30K)
"Paid according to the rules."
$30K Binghamton University's Average Research Assistant Salary (25 salaries)
Equal to national average Research Assistant salary ($30K)
Equal to average Binghamton University salary ($30K)
-$5K (18%) less than average Binghamton University Research Assistant salary ($30K)
"The salary at SUNY Binghamton was low at the beginning but has increased through federal legislation over the years. My job offers a PhD at the end of my contract and no other promotions in between."
+$72K (109%) more than average Binghamton University Research Assistant salary ($30K)
"I'm satisfied with the salary, it's enough for my student living. But considering frequent flying to Seattle to meet my wife, I hope it could be better."
+$20K (50%) more than average Binghamton University Research Assistant salary ($30K)
"Its good. I am a PhD student and happy in getting that salary."
$30K University of Massachusetts' Average Research Assistant Salary (153 salaries)
Equal to national average Research Assistant salary ($30K)
-$2K (6%) less than average University of Massachusetts salary ($32K)
-$7K (26%) less than average University of Massachusetts Research Assistant salary ($30K)
"It is far below than other universities. They say it is because the university is located in Lowell (relatively less expensive city). However, living costs in the city have increased a lot with the university while the university payments stayed almost same around 11 years."
+$65K (104%) more than average University of Massachusetts Research Assistant salary ($30K)
"I believe, my salary is not a deal breaker and there are other important aspects to be also considered."
-$3K (10%) less than average University of Massachusetts Research Assistant salary ($30K)
"I was getting paid far less but I was also a student working while going to college"
$30K North Carolina State University's Average Research Assistant Salary (120 salaries)
Equal to national average Research Assistant salary ($30K)
Equal to average North Carolina State University salary ($30K)
-$5K (18%) less than average North Carolina State University Research Assistant salary ($30K)
"This salary is not the only thing we take for the work we do, they pay my tuition as a Ph.D. student which compensate for the low stipend."
-$1K (3%) less than average North Carolina State University Research Assistant salary ($30K)
"I feel it is very fair money for the required responsibilities."
-$9K (35%) less than average North Carolina State University Research Assistant salary ($30K)
"It was a fellowship and it helped me to finish my career."
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