How much does a Research Doctor make in Houston, TX?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Research Doctor in Houston, TX is $217,273. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $188,119 to $243,030, with most professionals earning between $161,576 and $266,480.

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Research Doctor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Research Doctor Salary $161,576 Houston,TX March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Research Doctor Salary $188,119 Houston,TX March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Research Doctor Salary $217,273 Houston,TX March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Research Doctor Salary $243,030 Houston,TX March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Research Doctor Salary $266,480 Houston,TX March 01, 2025
25% $188,119 10% $161,576 90% $266,480 75% $243,030 $217,273 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 Houston, TX. The base salary for Research Doctor ranges from $188,119 to $243,030 with the average base salary of $217,273. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $192,048 to $243,916 with the average total cash compensation of $219,877.

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