Researcher Salary in San Diego, California

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How much does a Researcher make in San Diego, CA? The average Researcher salary in San Diego, CA is $102,423 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $88,020 and $118,672. 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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User Experience Researcher
REQ Solutions - Denver , CO
Job Title: UX Researcher Duration: 5+ Months (Possible extension) Location: Denver, CO 80202 100% Remote Responsibilities: * Looking for a UX Researcher who brings the ability to dive into a problem ...
LinkedIn - 4 days ago
User Experience Researcher
US Tech Solutions - Menlo Park , CA
Job Title: UX Researcher III Location: Menlo Park, CA Duration: 9 months contract Hourly Pay Range: $80.00-$85.00 on w2 without benefits Summary : As a UX researcher, you'll have the opportunity to ...
LinkedIn - 5 days ago
Founding Applied Researcher
Strativ Group - San Francisco , CA
Founding Applied Researcher Location: San Francisco (Onsite) Package: Up To $200k + Top Equity & Benefits We're looking for a top Applied Researcher / Engineer to join an early stage YC backed ...
LinkedIn - 4 days ago
UX Researcher
Cella - Plano , TX
This role is ideal for a highly organized, proactive researcher who is comfortable with both qualitative and quantitative research and has a keen interest in scaling research operations . This ...
LinkedIn - 6 days ago
User Experience Researcher
Planet Interactive - Boston , MA
UX Researcher Location: Boston, MA, Portsmouth, NH, Plano, TX, Seattle, WA or REMOTE Duration: 6 Months to start (potential to extend / convert) Pay Rate: Up to $55/hour (DOE) W2 Benefits: Medical ...
LinkedIn - 6 days ago
Oral History Researcher
The HistoryMakers - Chicago , IL
The researcher will be responsible for: Conducting in depth background research on various subject matters to create in depth chronological timelines that average 30+ pages outlining the ...
LinkedIn - 3 days ago

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About San Diego, California    According to SDSU professor emeritus Monte Marshall, San Diego Bay is "the surface expression of a north-south-trending, nested graben". The Rose Cany....More

San Diego, California  area prices were up 2.6% from a year ago

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