How much does a Research Doctor make in Raleigh, NC?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Research Doctor in Raleigh, NC is $211,208. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $182,868 to $236,245, with most professionals earning between $157,066 and $259,041.

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 $157,066 Raleigh,NC March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Research Doctor Salary $182,868 Raleigh,NC March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Research Doctor Salary $211,208 Raleigh,NC March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Research Doctor Salary $236,245 Raleigh,NC March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Research Doctor Salary $259,041 Raleigh,NC March 01, 2025
25% $182,868 10% $157,066 90% $259,041 75% $236,245 $211,208 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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182868
236245
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186686
237106
213739
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Research Doctor in Raleigh, NC. The base salary for Research Doctor ranges from $182,868 to $236,245 with the average base salary of $211,208. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $186,686 to $237,106 with the average total cash compensation of $213,739.

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