How much does a Research Assistant Professor make in San Jose, CA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Research Assistant Professor in San Jose, CA is $88,546. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $71,613 to a high of $125,078, with most professionals earning between $79,683 and $107,668.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Research Assistant Professor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Research Assistant Professor Salary $71,613 San Jose,CA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Research Assistant Professor Salary $79,683 San Jose,CA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Research Assistant Professor Salary $88,546 San Jose,CA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Research Assistant Professor Salary $107,668 San Jose,CA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Research Assistant Professor Salary $125,078 San Jose,CA March 01, 2025
25% $79,683 10% $71,613 90% $125,078 75% $107,668 $88,546 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Research Assistant Professor

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
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