How much does a Research Specialist make in Los Angeles, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Research Specialist in Los Angeles, CA is $90,072. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $75,619 to a high of $105,698, with most professionals earning between $82,507 and $98,251.

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Research Specialist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Research Specialist Salary $75,619 Los Angeles,CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Research Specialist Salary $82,507 Los Angeles,CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Research Specialist Salary $90,072 Los Angeles,CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Research Specialist Salary $98,251 Los Angeles,CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Research Specialist Salary $105,698 Los Angeles,CA April 01, 2025
25% $82,507 10% $75,619 90% $105,698 75% $98,251 $90,072 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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