How much does a Research Administrator make in CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Research Administrator in California is $78,684. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $69,721 to $89,062, with most professionals earning between $61,561 and $98,510.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Research Administrator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Research Administrator Salary $61,561 CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Research Administrator Salary $69,721 CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Research Administrator Salary $78,684 CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Research Administrator Salary $89,062 CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Research Administrator Salary $98,510 CA April 01, 2025
25% $69,721 10% $61,561 90% $98,510 75% $89,062 $78,684 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $87,853 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $89,664 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $92,289 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $87,786 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $85,748 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $91,081 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $87,970 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $83,518 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $102,401 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $102,167 Date Updated April 01, 2025
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    Research Administrator

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Research and Development Associate II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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