Assistant Neuroscientist Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Neuroscientist make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Neuroscientist in the United States is $291,414 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $140.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $351,417
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $272,350 to $322,822
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $254,993
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Assistant Neuroscientist Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Weekly
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75th Percentile $322,822 $26,902 $6,208 $155
Average $291,414 $24,285 $5,604 $140
25th Percentile $272,350 $22,696 $5,238 $131
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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Neuroscientist Salaries

An Assistant Neuroscientist'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 Assistant Neuroscientist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Neuroscientist'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): $277,971
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $279,249
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $280,527
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $282,316
  • Expert (over 8 years): $287,052
Levels Salary
Entry Level Assistant Neuroscientist$277,971
Intermediate Level Assistant Neuroscientist$279,249
Senior Level Assistant Neuroscientist$280,527
Specialist Level Assistant Neuroscientist$282,316
Expert Level Assistant Neuroscientist$287,052
$277,971 0 yr
$279,249 < 2 yrs
$280,527 2-4 yrs
$282,316 5-8 yrs
$287,052 > 8 yrs
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How Do Assistant Neuroscientist 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 Assistant Neuroscientists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $322,654.
  • California: $321,430.
  • Massachusetts: $317,146.

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Neuroscientists

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: $367,560
  • San Francisco: $363,536
  • Oakland: $355,875

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Neuroscientist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 4.1% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Neurology (Mentioned in 4.28% Job Postings): Neurology is a branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system. Neurology deals with the diagnosis and treatment of all categories of conditions and disease involving the brain, the spinal cord and the peripheral nerves.
  • Critical Care (Mentioned in 2.75% Job Postings): Critical care is sometimes referred as intensive care. Intensive care medicine, or critical care medicine, is a branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis and management of life-threatening conditions that may require sophisticated life support and intensive monitoring. An intensivist is a physician who specializes in the care of critically ill patients, most often in the intensive care unit (ICU). Intensivists can be internists or internal medicine sub-specialists (most often pulmonologists), anesthesiologists, emergency medicine physicians, pediatricians (including neonatologists), or surgeons who have completed a fellowship in critical care medicine.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 4.1%
Neurology 4.28%
Critical Care 2.75%
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 Assistant Neuroscientist's salary.
  • Oncology: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Neurology: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
  • Acute Care: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Oncology
$300,156
3%
Neurology
$297,242
2%
Acute Care
$297,242
2%
Dedication
$294,328
1%
Flexibility
$294,328
1%
Internal Medicine
$294,328
1%
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Assistant Neuroscientist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assistant Neuroscientist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Assistant Neuroscientist positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Biotechnology typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Assistant Neuroscientist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Assistant Neuroscientist

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare$349,697$168.020%
Pharmaceuticals$335,126$161.015%

How Education impacts an Assistant Neuroscientist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Assistant Neuroscientists enter the field with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Assistant Neuroscientist with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent is between $279,914 and $304,504).

Assistant Neuroscientist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Assistant Neuroscientist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.0%
High School 2.0%
Associates 1.3%
Bachelors 2.0%
Masters 2.0%
Doctorate 92.7%
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Assistant Neuroscientist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Neuroscientist'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.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Assistant Neuroscientist

Salaries for an Assistant Neuroscientist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $226,379 in 2023 to around $221,301 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Neuroscientist salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Assistant Neuroscientist Over Time

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