Hourly Wage for Researcher Salary in the United States

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How much does a Researcher make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Researcher in the United States is $45 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $39 and $52. Hourly rate 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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User Experience Researcher II - UX Research
Three Point Solutions - Milan , IL
User Experience Researcher II - UX Research 39667 -John Deere (100% Remote) Description: * Performs end-user facing research to gain insights that will impact an intentional user experience with ...
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TIER4 GROUP - Milwaukee , WI
User Experience Researcher Location: Milwaukee, WI, or Remote Duration: Long-term contract (1+ year with likely extension) Company Overview: Join a Fortune 100 client based in Milwaukee as a User ...
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UX Researcher
INSPYR Solutions - Houston , TX
Title: UX Researcher Location: Houston, TX (Onsite) Duration: 12+ month contract (potential to convert full time) Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the US UX ...
LinkedIn - 4 days ago
Quantitative Researcher
US Tech Solutions - Seattle , WA
Job Title: UX Researcher IV Job Location: Seattle, WA/Burlingame, CA Job Duration: 6 months contract Pay Range: $75.00- $80.00/hr. on W2 without benefits. Summary: As a UX researcher on NPE, you'll ...
LinkedIn - 2 days ago
Power System Engineer/Researcher
Idaho National Laboratory - Idaho Falls , ID
As a Senior Power Engineer/Researcher within INL's National & Homeland Security (N&HS) Directorate, you will lead and direct research in state-of-the-art cyber for power systems and clean energy ...
Energy Central - 3 days ago
Newsletter Copywriter + Researcher
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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Researcher in the United States. The average hourly rate for Researcher ranges from $39 to $52 with the average hourly pay of $45. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $39 to $52 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $45.

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