Research Project Manager Salary in San Jose, CA

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How much does a Research Project Manager make in San Jose, CA? The average Research Project Manager salary in San Jose, CA is $146,203 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $130,405 and $163,619. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Research Project Manager

Oklahoma State University - Stillwater , OK

The OCRID Manager plays a vital role in the Oklahoma Center for Respiratory and Infectious Diseases (OCRID) by overseeing and coordinating various aspects of research projects, core facilities ...

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Assistant Project Manager- AI Team

OPPO US Research Center - Palo Alto , CA

OPPO AI Center is seeking self-motivated Assistant Project Manager to support the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Team in projects focused on Image/Video Enhancement and Generation, Video Understanding ...

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Research and Insights Project Manager

InVision Communications Inc. - Walnut Creek , CA

Research and Insights Project Manager SUPERVISION RECEIVED: SVP, Strategic Solutions Group EXEMPTION STATUS: EXEMPT JOB SUMMARY: The Research and Insights Project Manager is responsible for ...

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PMO Manager

Central Research - Annandale , VA

CRI is searching for a Program Management Office (PMO) Manager to lead and oversee the strategic planning, execution, and delivery of the FSA USDS program. This is a leadership role that requires ...

Adzuna - 43 days ago

IT Project Manager

Comtello - Sacramento , CA

The IT Project Manager will provide video-teleconferencing via MS Teams with dial-in options to conduct all research, development, interactions, and presentations with key stakeholders. However ...

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Mechanical Engineer and Project Manager

Applied Precision Design - Redwood City , CA

Mechanical Engineer and Project Manager We are looking for a driven and organized Mechanical ... Our mission is to support innovative R&D projects that are meaningful and important for the world

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What does a Research Project Manager do?

Common responsibilities of a Research Project Manager

Demonstrates the ability to lead others, assign workload, organize projects, prioritize the work of others, and resolve problems that arise.

January 09, 2023

Manage relationships with various stakeholders including administrative contact of the grant funder, various academic institutions, academic researcher collaborators, survey respondents, and others.

January 27, 2023

Prepares results & may co-author scientific papers for presentation & publication & disseminates information via seminars, lectures, etc.

January 28, 2023

Develops and implements project plans, which includes clear project scope, budget, timelines, scheduling project meetings, setting agendas, preparing and presenting project progress reports to Senior Management.

January 30, 2023

Provides complex scientific & technical leadership in determining research priorities & the plan, design & execution of research projects ensuring that programs of investigation meet specified objectives.

March 21, 2023

Assist Principal Investigator in the development of a project plan that serves as a guiding document that provides overall direction, expectation of deliverables and stated milestones for the participating sites to ensure the success of the project.

May 12, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Research Project Manager in San Jose, CA

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130405

163619

146203

Average Total Cash Compensation

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136517

175875

154456

What is the average salary for Research Project Manager in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Research Project Manager in San Jose, CA. The base salary for Research Project Manager ranges from $130,405 to $163,619 with the average base salary of $146,203. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $136,517 to $175,875 with the average total cash compensation of $154,456.

View Average Salary for Research Project Manager as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$146,203	$130,405 - $163,619
Bonus	$8,253	$6,113 - $12,255
Total Pay	$154,456	$136,517 - $175,875

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Research Project Manager Salary Near San Jose, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Santa Clara, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $130,405 - $163,619	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Santa Cruz, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $115,577 - $145,015	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Fremont, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $130,155 - $163,306	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $126,560 - $158,796	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Oakland, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $126,768 - $159,056	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Daly City, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $129,885 - $162,967	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA

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San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 180.0 sq mi (466 km2), of which 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km2) (1.91%) is water, making it the fourth-largest California city by land area (after Los Angeles, San Diego and California City). San Jose lies between the San Andreas Fault, the source of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, and the Calaveras Fault. San Jose is shaken by moderate earthquakes on average one or two times a year. These quakes originate just east of the city on...

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