Adjunct Researcher Salary in the United States

How much does an Adjunct Researcher make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Adjunct Researcher in the United States is $58,765 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

However, an Adjunct Researcher's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $74,611
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $53,510 to $67,059
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $48,726
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Adjunct Researcher Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $67,059 $5,588 $1,290 $32
Average $58,765 $4,897 $1,130 $28
25th Percentile $53,510 $4,459 $1,029 $26
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Key Factors That Influence Adjunct Researcher Salaries

An Adjunct Researcher'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Adjunct Researcher Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Adjunct Researcher'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): $51,818
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $57,037
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $69,152
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $76,562
  • Expert (over 8 years): $92,313
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CAD Suppo... Level Adjunct Researcher$51,818
Adjunct R... Level Adjunct Researcher$57,037
CAD Suppo... Level Adjunct Researcher$69,152
CAD Suppo... Level Adjunct Researcher$76,562
CAD Super... Level Adjunct Researcher$92,313
$51,818 0 yr
$57,037 < 2 yrs
$69,152 2-4 yrs
$76,562 5-8 yrs
$92,313 > 8 yrs
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How Do Adjunct Researcher 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 Adjunct Researchers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $65,065.
  • California: $64,818.
  • Massachusetts: $63,954.

Top Paying Cities for Adjunct Researchers

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: $74,120
  • San Francisco: $73,309
  • Oakland: $71,764

What Skills Can Increase an Adjunct Researcher's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Communication Skills (Mentioned in 4.55% Job Postings): Communication skills are your ability to share or understand information, ideas, and feelings successfully.
  • Computer Aided Design (Mentioned in 9.09% Job Postings): CAD (computer-aided design) is the use of computer-based software to aid in design processes. CAD software is frequently used by different types of engineers and designers.
  • Civil Engineering (Mentioned in 4.55% Job Postings): Civil engineering is a professional engineering discipline that deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment, including public works such as roads, bridges, canals, dams, airports, sewerage systems, pipelines, structural components of buildings, and railways. Civil engineering is traditionally broken into a number of sub-disciplines. It is considered the second-oldest engineering discipline after military engineering, and it is defined to distinguish non-military engineering from military engineering. Civil engineering takes place in the public sector from municipal through to national governments, and in the private sector from individual homeowners through to international companies.
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Communication Skills 4.55%
Computer Aided Design 9.09%
Civil Engineering 4.55%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
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 an Adjunct Researcher's salary.
  • Application Design: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
  • Illustrator: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Photoshop: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Application Design
 $69,343
18%
Illustrator
 $61,703
5%
Photoshop
 $61,703
5%
Consulting
 $59,940
2%
Project Design
 $59,940
2%
Communication Skills
 $59,353
1%
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Adjunct Researcher Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Adjunct Researcher roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 80% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Media and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Adjunct Researcher positions in MFG Durable or Financial Services typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Adjunct Researcher as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Adjunct Researcher

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Media$82,271$40.040%
Energy & Utilities$76,394$37.030%
Business Services$73,456$35.025%
Aerospace & Defense$70,518$34.020%
Telecom$69,343$33.018%

Adjunct Researcher Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Adjunct Researcher'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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$53,510
Average $58,765/year
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Average $4,897/month
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Average $1,130/week
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Average $28/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $67,059 $5,588 $1,290 $32
Average $58,765 $4,897 $1,130 $28
25th Percentile $53,510 $4,459 $1,029 $26

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Salary Trends for Adjunct Researcher

Salaries for an Adjunct Researcher can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $54,067 in 2023 to around $52,917 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Adjunct Researcher salary trends, .

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