As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Staff Nurse - RN - Research in the United States is $95,729. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $85,401 to $106,297, with most professionals earning between $75,997 and $115,919.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $106,297 | $8,858 | $2,044 | $51 |
| Average | $95,729 | $7,977 | $1,841 | $46 |
| 25th Percentile | $85,401 | $7,117 | $1,642 | $41 |
An entry-level Staff Nurse - RN - Research with less than 1 year of experience earns about $91,213. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $91,517. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $93,039. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $95,653, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $98,770.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Staff Nurse - RN - Research | $91,213 |
| Intermediate Level Staff Nurse - RN - Research | $91,517 |
| Senior Level Staff Nurse - RN - Research | $93,039 |
| Specialist Level Staff Nurse - RN - Research | $95,653 |
| Expert Level Staff Nurse - RN - Research | $98,770 |
| Entry Level | 5% |
| Mid Level | 4% |
| Senior Level | 3% |
| Top Level | 0% |
| Experienced | 3% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
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Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of March 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Staff Nurse - RN - Research compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $109,457 in 2023 to approximately $109,547 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Staff Nurse - RN - Research salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $95,729 | 71.3% | ||
| Bonus | $171 | 0.1% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $7,336 | 5.5% | ||
| 401K/403B | $3,836 | 2.9% | ||
| Disability | $1,918 | 1.4% | ||
| Healthcare | $6,374 | 4.7% | ||
| Pension | $5,275 | 3.9% | ||
| Time Off | $13,647 | 10.2% | ||
| Total Compensation | $134,286 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| High School | 0.9% |
| Associates | 26.1% |
| Bachelors | 53.6% |
| Masters | 18.5% |
| Doctorate | 0.9% |
What Am I Worth?
The average annual salary of Staff Nurse - RN - Research is $95,729. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Staff Nurse - RN - Research is $46; the average weekly pay of Staff Nurse - RN - Research is $1,841; the average monthly pay of Staff Nurse - RN - Research is $7,977.
A Staff Nurse - RN - Research's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Staff Nurse - RN - Research earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Staff Nurse - RN - Research is $120,140.
The highest pay for Staff Nurse - RN - Research is $115,919.
The lowest pay for Staff Nurse - RN - Research is $75,997.
Staff Nurse - RN - Research evaluates, plans, implements, and documents scientific research utilizing human subjects. Gathers data and analyzes results. Being a Staff Nurse - RN - Research may be responsible for participant recruitment and counseling, ethical oversight, or compilation of study results. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in nursing. Additionally, Staff Nurse - RN - Research requires a valid state RN license. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Staff Nurse - RN - Research's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement.
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