Graduate Research Assistant Salary
Updated on: May 13, 2026
How much does a Graduate Research Assistant make?
The average Graduate Research Assistant in the US makes $51,819.
Graduate Research Assistants make the most in San Jose, CA at $102,311
averaging total compensation 97% greater than US average.
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Type Asian Or Pacific Islander Female
Size of company 10,000+ employees
City Cleveland
Yearly Salary reported $25,000
Type Asian Or Pacific Islander Female
Size of company 5,001-10,000 employees
City Salt Lake City
Yearly Salary reported $31,000
What % of the time are you bored at work?
The majority of people who work as Graduate Research Assistant say “5% or Less” when asked the question “What % of the time are you bored at work?”
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