Research Technician III Salary in Passaic, NJ

How much does a Research Technician III make in Passaic, NJ?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Research Technician III in Passaic, NJ is $85,322. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $79,283 to $92,802, with most professionals earning between $73,786 and $99,612.

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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 Passaic, NJ

Average Base Salary

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79283

92802

85322

Average Total Cash Compensation

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80771

96448

87696

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 Passaic, NJ. The base salary for Research Technician III ranges from $79,283 to $92,802 with the average base salary of $85,322. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $80,771 to $96,448 with the average total cash compensation of $87,696.

View Average Salary for Research Technician III as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$85,322	$79,283 - $92,802
Bonus	$2,375	$1,487 - $3,646
Total Pay	$87,696	$80,771 - $96,448

* 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 Passaic, NJ

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Passaic, NJ
CITY, STATE Clifton, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,283 - $92,802	COMPARE TO Passaic, NJ 0%
CITY, STATE Bloomfield, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,283 - $92,802	COMPARE TO Passaic, NJ 0%
CITY, STATE Hackensack, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,214 - $92,720	COMPARE TO Passaic, NJ
CITY, STATE Paramus, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,353 - $92,883	COMPARE TO Passaic, NJ
CITY, STATE Bergenfield, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,214 - $92,720	COMPARE TO Passaic, NJ
CITY, STATE East Orange, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,589 - $91,989	COMPARE TO Passaic, NJ

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About Passaic, New Jersey

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city had a total area of 3.244 square miles (8.401 km2), including 3.146 square miles (8.149 km2) of land and 0.098 square miles (0.253 km2) of water (3.01%). Unincorporated communities, localities and place names located partially or completely within the city include Davis Bridge and Pleasant Plains. Passaic's only land border is with neighboring Clifton, which borders Passaic to the north, south, and west. The Passaic River forms the eastern border of Passaic. Four additional neighboring towns in Bergen County immediately across the river fr...

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