How much does a Research Doctor make in Los Angeles, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Research Doctor in Los Angeles, CA is $249,331. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $224,680 to $265,777, with most professionals earning between $202,238 and $280,751.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Research Doctor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Research Doctor Salary $202,238 Los Angeles,CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Research Doctor Salary $224,680 Los Angeles,CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Research Doctor Salary $249,331 Los Angeles,CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Research Doctor Salary $265,777 Los Angeles,CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Research Doctor Salary $280,751 Los Angeles,CA April 01, 2025
25% $224,680 10% $202,238 90% $280,751 75% $265,777 $249,331 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 Los Angeles, CA. The base salary for Research Doctor ranges from $224,680 to $265,777 with the average base salary of $249,331. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $224,680 to $265,777 with the average total cash compensation of $249,331.

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