Researcher II - Academic Salary in the United States

Researcher II - Academic Salary

How much does a Researcher II - Academic make in the United States? The average Researcher II - Academic salary in the United States is $82,608 as of February 27, 2023, but the range typically falls between $68,294 and $96,198. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Job Description for Researcher II - Academic

Researcher II - Academic carries out research/development activities. Makes detailed observations, analyzes data, and interprets results. Being a Researcher II - Academic compiles results and prepares technical reports and documentation of outcomes. Conducts research, writes substantive policy papers, collaborates with more senior researchers with respect to larger or more complex studies. Additionally, Researcher II - Academic requires a master's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Researcher II - Academic contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. To be a Researcher II - Academic typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2023 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Researcher II - Academic Pay Difference by Location

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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Skills associated with Researcher II - Academic: Institutional Research, Student Information Systems (SIS), Educational Program Management, Academic Administration ...More

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