Research Associate Salary in Atlanta, Georgia

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How much does a Research Associate make in Atlanta, GA? The average Research Associate salary in Atlanta, GA is $66,984 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $58,869 and $75,493. 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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Associate Research Analyst with Security Clearance
ASRC Federal - COLORADO SPRINGS , CO
ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps s
- 1 day ago
Postdoctoral Research Associate- Analytical Chemist with Security Clearance
Oak Ridge National Laboratory - OAK RIDGE , TN
Requisition Id 14799 Overview: We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate who will support the Chemical and Isotopic Mass Spectrometry Group in the Chemic
- 1 day ago
South Pole Research Associate with Security Clearance
Leidos - HERNDON , VA
R-00155114 Description Are you ready for a rewarding career challenge. Unleash your potential at Leidos,  where we deliver innovative solutions through the effo
- 1 day ago
Postdoctoral Research Associate - Fuel Cycle Chemist with Security Clearance
Oak Ridge National Laboratory - OAK RIDGE , TN
Requisition Id 14757 Overview: Oak Ridge National Laboratory is the largest US Department of Energy science and energy laboratory, conducting basic and applied
- 1 day ago
Nuclear Engineering Postdoctoral Research Associate - X-ray Comp with Security Clearance
Oak Ridge National Laboratory - OAK RIDGE , TN
Requisition Id 14702 Overview: Oak Ridge National Laboratory is the largest US Department of Energy (DOE) science and energy laboratory, conducting basic and ap
- 1 day ago
Associate Cyber Applied Research Scientist (CH) with Security Clearance
Lockheed Martin - CHERRY HILL , NJ
Job Number 689512BR Description:Bringing together people who use their passion for purposeful innovation...Your Mission is Ours. At Lockheed Martin we keep peop
- 1 day ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Research Associate in Atlanta, GA. The base salary for Research Associate ranges from $58,869 to $75,493 with the average base salary of $66,984. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $59,054 to $75,806 with the average total cash compensation of $67,216.

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About Atlanta, Georgia    Atlanta (/ætˈlæntə/) is the capital of, and the most populous city in, the U.S. state of Georgia. With an estimated 2017 population of 486,290, it is ....More

Atlanta, Georgia  area prices were up 1.4% from a year ago

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Skills associated with Research Associate: Data Collection, TEAMS

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