Research Associate Salary in San Diego, California

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How much does a Research Associate make in San Diego, CA? The average Research Associate salary in San Diego, CA is $74,043 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $65,074 and $83,450. 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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Associate Research Analyst with Security Clearance
ASRC Federal - COLORADO SPRINGS , CO
ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps s
- 2 days ago
South Pole Research Associate with Security Clearance
Leidos - HERNDON , VA
R-00155114 Description Are you ready for a rewarding career challenge. Unleash your potential at Leidos,  where we deliver innovative solutions through the effo
- 2 days ago
Postdoctoral Research Associate- Analytical Chemist with Security Clearance
Oak Ridge National Laboratory - OAK RIDGE , TN
Requisition Id 14799 Overview: We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate who will support the Chemical and Isotopic Mass Spectrometry Group in the Chemic
- 3 days ago
Postdoctoral Research Associate - Fuel Cycle Chemist with Security Clearance
Oak Ridge National Laboratory - OAK RIDGE , TN
Requisition Id 14757 Overview: Oak Ridge National Laboratory is the largest US Department of Energy science and energy laboratory, conducting basic and applied
- 3 days ago
Nuclear Engineering Postdoctoral Research Associate - X-ray Comp with Security Clearance
Oak Ridge National Laboratory - OAK RIDGE , TN
Requisition Id 14702 Overview: Oak Ridge National Laboratory is the largest US Department of Energy (DOE) science and energy laboratory, conducting basic and ap
- 3 days ago
Associate Cyber Applied Research Scientist (CH) with Security Clearance
Lockheed Martin - CHERRY HILL , NJ
Job Number 689512BR Description:Bringing together people who use their passion for purposeful innovation...Your Mission is Ours. At Lockheed Martin we keep peop
- 3 days ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Research Associate in San Diego, CA. The base salary for Research Associate ranges from $65,074 to $83,450 with the average base salary of $74,043. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $65,278 to $83,795 with the average total cash compensation of $74,300.

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San Diego, California  area prices were up 2.6% from a year ago

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Skills associated with Research Associate: Data Collection, TEAMS

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