How much does a Postdoctoral Fellowship make in New York, NY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in New York, NY is $214,352. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $191,275 to $236,710, with most professionals earning between $170,265 and $257,065.

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Postdoctoral Fellowship Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Postdoctoral Fellowship Salary $170,265 New York,NY April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Postdoctoral Fellowship Salary $191,275 New York,NY April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Postdoctoral Fellowship Salary $214,352 New York,NY April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Postdoctoral Fellowship Salary $236,710 New York,NY April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Postdoctoral Fellowship Salary $257,065 New York,NY April 01, 2025
25% $191,275 10% $170,265 90% $257,065 75% $236,710 $214,352 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Postdoctoral Fellowship ?

A postdoctoral researcher or postdoc is a person professionally conducting research after the completion of their doctoral studies (typically a PhD). The ultimate goal of a postdoctoral research position is to pursue additional research, training, or teaching in order to have better skills to pursue a career in academia, research, or any other fields.[full citation needed] Postdocs often, but not always, have a temporary academic appointment, sometimes in preparation for an academic faculty position. They continue their studies or carry out research and further increase expertise in a special...

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