Research Technician Salary in Schenectady, NY

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Research Technician in Schenectady, NY is $80,269. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $68,015 to $93,701, with most professionals earning between $56,859 and $105,931.

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

December 23, 2022

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

March 17, 2023

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

April 01, 2023

Orders and prepares materials and equipment.

May 10, 2023

Operates and maintains very specialized equipment and trains others in equipment usage.

May 10, 2023

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May 10, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Research Technician in Schenectady, NY

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68015

93701

80269

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98887

83507

What is the average salary for Research Technician 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 in Schenectady, NY. The base salary for Research Technician ranges from $68,015 to $93,701 with the average base salary of $80,269. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $69,735 to $98,887 with the average total cash compensation of $83,507.

View Average Salary for Research Technician as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$80,269	$68,015 - $93,701
Bonus	$3,239	$1,720 - $5,186
Total Pay	$83,507	$69,735 - $98,887

* 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 Salary Near Schenectady, NY

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Schenectady, NY
CITY, STATE Albany, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,183 - $93,933	COMPARE TO Schenectady, NY
CITY, STATE Troy, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,156 - $93,896	COMPARE TO Schenectady, NY
CITY, STATE Nassau, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,532 - $101,301	COMPARE TO Schenectady, NY
CITY, STATE Bennington, VT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,036 - $93,729	COMPARE TO Schenectady, NY
CITY, STATE Pittsfield, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,929 - $94,960	COMPARE TO Schenectady, NY
CITY, STATE Rutland, VT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,545 - $93,053	COMPARE TO Schenectady, NY

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About Schenectady, New York

Schenectady (/skəˈnɛktədi/) is a city in Schenectady County, New York, United States, of which it is the county seat. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 66,135. The name "Schenectady" is derived from a Mohawk word, skahnéhtati, meaning "beyond the pines". Schenectady was founded on the south side of the Mohawk River by Dutch colonists in the 17th century, many from the Albany area. They were prohibited from the fur trade by the Albany monopoly, which kept its control after the English takeover in 1664. Residents of the new village developed farms on strip plots along the rive...

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