Assistant Research Technician Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Research Technician make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Research Technician in the United States is $75,995 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $96,306
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $66,228 to $86,626
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $57,336
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Assistant Research Technician Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $86,626 $7,219 $1,666 $42
Average $75,995 $6,333 $1,461 $37
25th Percentile $66,228 $5,519 $1,274 $32
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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Research Technician Salaries

An Assistant Research Technician'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 Do Assistant Research Technician 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 Research Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $84,141.
  • California: $83,822.
  • Massachusetts: $82,705.

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Research Technicians

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: $95,852
  • San Francisco: $94,803
  • Oakland: $92,805

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Research Technician's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 14.03% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Data Analysis (Mentioned in 3.43% Job Postings): Data analysis is a process of inspecting, cleansing, transforming, and modeling data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions, and supporting decision-making. Data analysis has multiple facets and approaches, encompassing diverse techniques under a variety of names, and is used in different business, science, and social science domains. In today's business world, data analysis plays a role in making decisions more scientific and helping businesses operate more effectively. Data mining is a particular data analysis technique that focuses on modeling and knowledge discovery for predictive rather than purely descriptive purposes, while business intelligence covers data analysis that relies heavily on aggregation, focusing mainly on business information. In statistical applications, data analysis can be divided into descriptive statistics, exploratory data analysis (EDA), and confirmatory data analysis (CDA). EDA focuses on discovering new features in the data while CDA focuses on confirming or falsifying existing hypotheses. Predictive analytics focuses on application of statistical models for predictive forecasting or classification, while text analytics applies statistical, linguistic, and structural techniques to extract and classify information from textual sources, a species of unstructured data. All of the above are varieties of data analysis.
  • Cell Biology (Mentioned in 1.78% Job Postings): Utilizing techniques to study cell structures and functions for further research on human anatomy, physiology, and medications.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 14.03%
Data Analysis 3.43%
Cell Biology 1.78%
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 Research Technician's salary.
  • Oncology: Can increase your salary by up to 20%.
  • Biotechnology: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Clinical Trial: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Oncology
$91,194
20%
Biotechnology
$85,874
13%
Clinical Trial
$83,594
10%
Insight
$82,834
9%
Process Development
$82,834
9%
Immunology
$82,834
9%
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Assistant Research Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assistant Research Technician 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 Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Assistant Research Technician positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Assistant Research Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Assistant Research Technician

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals$94,993$46.025%
Biotechnology$91,194$44.020%
Financial Services$91,194$44.020%
Healthcare$87,394$42.015%
Energy & Utilities$83,594$40.010%

How Education impacts an Assistant Research Technician's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Assistant Research Technicians enter the field with a Master's Degree or MBA 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 Research Technician with a Master's Degree or MBA is between $81,016 and $89,067).

Assistant Research Technician Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Assistant Research Technician
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.7%
High School 0.7%
Associates 54.7%
Bachelors 15.8%
Masters 54.7%
Doctorate 28.7%
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Assistant Research Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Research Technician'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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Assistant Research Technician

Salaries for an Assistant Research Technician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $72,299 in 2023 to around $71,251 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Research Technician salary trends, .

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FAQ about Assistant Research Technician

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Assistant Research Technician?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Assistant Research Technician roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

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