Researcher III - Academic Salary in the United States

Researcher III - Academic Salary

How much does a Researcher III - Academic make in the United States? The average Researcher III - Academic salary in the United States is $84,583 as of April 27, 2020, but the range typically falls between $72,458 and $97,953. 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 III - Academic

Researcher III - Academic carries out research/development activities. Makes detailed observations, analyzes data, and interprets results. Being a Researcher III - Academic compiles results and prepares technical reports and documentation of outcomes. Conducts research, writes substantive policy papers, collaborates with lead researchers with respect to larger or more complex studies. Additionally, Researcher III - Academic requires a master's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Researcher III - Academic is a specialist on complex technical and business matters. Work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. To be a Researcher III - Academic typically requires 7+ years of related experience. (Copyright 2020 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Fiscal Year Ended in 2018
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Researcher III - Academic Pay Difference by Location

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.3%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 10.7%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.7%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 6.0%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.9%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 21.0%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.0%

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Skills associated with Researcher III - Academic: Academic Administration, Institutional Research, Student Information Systems (SIS), Data Analysis ...More

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