Hourly Wage for Research Psychologists Salary in the United States

Hourly Wage for Research Psychologists Salary

What is the hourly salary range of Research Psychologists?

As of April 01, 2025, the average hourly pay of Research Psychologists in the United States is $48. While Salary.com is seeing that Research Psychologists salary in the US can go up to $59 or down to $39, but most earn between $43 and $54. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Research Psychologists in the United States.

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Research Psychologists Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Research Psychologists Salary $39 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Research Psychologists Salary $43 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Research Psychologists Salary $48 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Research Psychologists Salary $54 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Research Psychologists Salary $59 US April 01, 2025
25% $43 10% $39 90% $59 75% $54 $48 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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48

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48
These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Research Psychologists in the United States. The average hourly rate for Research Psychologists ranges from $43 to $54 with the average hourly pay of $48. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $43 to $54 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $48.

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