How much does a Research Doctor make in Boston, MA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Research Doctor in Boston, MA is $252,324. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $227,378 to $268,969, with most professionals earning between $204,666 and $284,122.

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Research Doctor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Research Doctor Salary $204,666 Boston,MA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Research Doctor Salary $227,378 Boston,MA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Research Doctor Salary $252,324 Boston,MA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Research Doctor Salary $268,969 Boston,MA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Research Doctor Salary $284,122 Boston,MA March 01, 2025
25% $227,378 10% $204,666 90% $284,122 75% $268,969 $252,324 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Research Doctor ?

Research associates are researchers (scholars and professionals) that usually have an advanced degree beyond a bachelor's degree. The research associate position does not explicitly require mentoring and is a regular staff position with appointment letters processed by Human Resources. In contrast to a research assistant, a research associate often has a graduate degree, such as a master's (e.g. Master of Science) or in some cases Master of Engineering or a doctoral degree (e.g. Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Pharmacy). In some cases it can be synonymous with postdoctora...

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Research Doctor in Boston, MA. The base salary for Research Doctor ranges from $227,378 to $268,969 with the average base salary of $252,324. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $227,378 to $268,969 with the average total cash compensation of $252,324.

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