Research Technician III Salary in Columbia, SC

How much does a Research Technician III make in Columbia, SC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Research Technician III in Columbia, SC is $68,980. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $64,099 to $75,028, with most professionals earning between $59,654 and $80,533.

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Research Technician III

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Participates actively in developing, recommending and implementing new approved procedures, or modifications to existing protocols and procedures.

November 20, 2022

Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods and adheres to quality guidelines.

December 06, 2022

Demonstrated ability to interact respectfully and comfortably with all individuals in a diverse, multicultural environment exercising judgment and high degree of confidentiality.

January 15, 2023

Assisting with field work, including quantification of nekton abundances (seines and beam plankton trawls), collecting water quality parameters with a YSI water quality sonde, and collecting water samples for nutrient analysis.

March 05, 2023

Prepares reagents, purifies chemicals using chromatography, distillation, etc.

March 18, 2023

Performs technical lab duties as delegated by the Research Staff Supervisor related to the assigned project.

April 01, 2023

Maintains records of lab activity during experiments and/or reactions, and continuously updates protocols as techniques evolve or change.

April 07, 2023

Prepare a variety of chemicals, solutions and reagents based on defined laboratory procedures.

May 07, 2023

Provide interface between lab members and animal facility staff regarding animal husbandry, ordering and record-keeping.

May 08, 2023

Communicates ideas, problems, suggestions, and messages in a timely and effective manner.

May 18, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Research Technician III in Columbia, SC

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64099

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68980

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77975

70900

What is the average salary for Research Technician III in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Research Technician III in Columbia, SC. The base salary for Research Technician III ranges from $64,099 to $75,028 with the average base salary of $68,980. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $65,301 to $77,975 with the average total cash compensation of $70,900.

View Average Salary for Research Technician III as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$68,980	$64,099 - $75,028
Bonus	$1,920	$1,202 - $2,948
Total Pay	$70,900	$65,301 - $77,975

* 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 Technician III Salary Near Columbia, SC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Sumter, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,364 - $71,827	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Aiken, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,029 - $74,946	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Rock Hill, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,882 - $78,285	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Florence, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,419 - $73,062	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Augusta, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,223 - $75,174	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Summerville, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,611 - $76,798	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC

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About Columbia, South Carolina

One of Columbia's more prominent geographical features is its fall line, the boundary between the upland Piedmont region and the Atlantic Coastal Plain, across which rivers drop as falls or rapids. Columbia grew up at the fall line of the Congaree River, which is formed by the convergence of the Broad River and the Saluda River. The Congaree was the farthest inland point of river navigation. The energy of falling water also powered Columbia's early mills. The city has capitalized on this location which includes three rivers by christening itself "The Columbia Riverbanks Region". Columbia is lo...

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