Postdoctoral Appointee Salary in the United States

How much does a Postdoctoral Appointee make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Postdoctoral Appointee in the United States is $76,829 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

However, a Postdoctoral Appointee's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $89,776
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $70,098 to $83,606
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $63,971
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Postdoctoral Appointee Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $83,606 $6,967 $1,608 $40
Average $76,829 $6,402 $1,477 $37
25th Percentile $70,098 $5,842 $1,348 $34
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Key Factors That Influence Postdoctoral Appointee Salaries

A Postdoctoral Appointee's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Postdoctoral Appointee Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Postdoctoral Appointee's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $76,174
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $76,361
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $77,576
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $80,425
  • Expert (over 8 years): $82,070
Levels Salary
Entry Level Postdoctoral Appointee$76,174
Intermediate Level Postdoctoral Appointee$76,361
Senior Level Postdoctoral Appointee$77,576
Specialist Level Postdoctoral Appointee$80,425
Expert Level Postdoctoral Appointee$82,070
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$76,361 < 2 yrs
$77,576 2-4 yrs
$80,425 5-8 yrs
$82,070 > 8 yrs
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How Do Postdoctoral Appointee Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Postdoctoral Appointees. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $85,065.
  • California: $84,742.
  • Massachusetts: $83,613.

Top Paying Cities for Postdoctoral Appointees

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $96,904
  • San Francisco: $95,951
  • Oakland: $93,823

What Skills Can Increase a Postdoctoral Appointee's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Presentation (Mentioned in 6.55% Job Postings): Presentation conveys information from a speaker to an audience. Presentations are typically demonstrations, introduction, lecture, or speech meant to inform, persuade, inspire, motivate, build goodwill, or present a new idea/product.
  • B2B (Mentioned in 2.28% Job Postings): B2B (business-to-business), a type of electronic commerce (e-commerce), is the exchange of products, services or information between businesses, rather than between businesses and consumers (B2C).
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 1.75% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
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Presentation 6.55%
B2B 2.28%
Microsoft Office 1.75%
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Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Postdoctoral Appointee's salary.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Negotiating: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Analysis
 $79,133
3%
Insight
 $79,133
3%
Negotiating
 $79,133
3%
Sales Process
 $78,365
2%
Initiative
 $78,365
2%
Business Development
 $78,365
2%
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How Education impacts a Postdoctoral Appointee's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Postdoctoral Appointees enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Postdoctoral Appointee with a Associate's Degree is between $87,244 and $92,911).

Postdoctoral Appointee Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Postdoctoral Appointee
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.6%
High School 6.4%
Associates 5.2%
Bachelors 74.4%
Masters 13.1%
Doctorate 0.4%
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Postdoctoral Appointee Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Postdoctoral Appointee's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$70,098
Average $76,829/year
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Average $6,402/month
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Average $1,477/week
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Average $37/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $83,606 $6,967 $1,608 $40
Average $76,829 $6,402 $1,477 $37
25th Percentile $70,098 $5,842 $1,348 $34

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Salary Trends for Postdoctoral Appointee

Salaries for a Postdoctoral Appointee can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $72,372 in 2023 to around $71,612 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Postdoctoral Appointee salary trends, .

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