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How Much Does a Research And Development Technician Earn In The United States?

Research And Development Technician Salaries
Updated December 31, 2020
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$75,000
$47,000
$75,000
$119,000
Did you know that the average research and development technician makes $75,387 per year? That's valued at $36.24 per hour! The range surrounding that average can vary between $47,000 and $119,000, meaning research and development technicians have the opportunity to earn more once they move past entry-level roles. Most research and development technicians find a job with manufacturing and technology companies, while others work for technology, health care, and manufacturing companies to make more money. Those aren't the only places you can earn a higher paycheck. Connecticut, New Hampshire and Massachusetts are the top states in the U.S. to pay research and development technicians the highest salaries.
Best Paying Cities

1. Farmington, CT

Average Salary: $98,966

2. Petaluma, CA

Average Salary: $97,284

3. Boston, MA

Average Salary: $89,417

Research And Development Technician Jobs: 4

4. Olympia, WA

Average Salary: $79,892

5. Plano, TX

Average Salary: $79,088

Research And Development Technician Jobs: 1

6. Deer Park, NY

Average Salary: $76,010

7. Edison, NJ

Average Salary: $74,661

8. Woonsocket, RI

Average Salary: $74,082

Research And Development Technician Jobs: 1

9. Chicago, IL

Average Salary: $71,806

Research And Development Technician Jobs: 6

10. Durham, NC

Average Salary: $68,800

11. Richmond, VA

Average Salary: $68,366

Research And Development Technician Jobs: 1

12. Wilmington, DE

Average Salary: $67,773

Research And Development Technician Jobs: 1

13. Zanesville, OH

Average Salary: $64,752

14. Indianapolis, IN

Average Salary: $64,741

Research And Development Technician Jobs: 1

15. Beloit, WI

Average Salary: $63,673

Research And Development Technician Jobs: 4

16. Shelby, MI

Average Salary: $60,717

17. Minneapolis, MN

Average Salary: $60,313

Research And Development Technician Jobs: 4

18. Denver, CO

Average Salary: $59,005

Research And Development Technician Jobs: 1

19. Lincoln, NE

Average Salary: $55,328

20. Atlanta, GA

Average Salary: $54,266

Research And Development Technician Jobs: 2

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Where Research And Development Technicians Earn The Most

The darker areas on the map show where research and development technicians earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.

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How Much Do Research And Development Technicians Earn In Different Cities?

If both location and money are important to you, then you might want to check out moving to Connecticut, New Hampshire and Massachusetts, as these three states offer the highest salaries throughout the U.S. for research and development technicians. Quite opposite of that list is the lowest paying states, which are Kansas, Georgia, and Arizona.
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Average Salary

Farmington, CT

Salary Range73k - 132k$99k$98,966

Petaluma, CA

Salary Range69k - 135k$97k$97,284

Boston, MA

Salary Range66k - 119k$89k$89,417

Olympia, WA

Salary Range59k - 106k$80k$79,892

Plano, TX

Salary Range58k - 107k$79k$79,088

Deer Park, NY

Salary Range56k - 101k$76k$76,010

Edison, NJ

Salary Range55k - 99k$75k$74,661

Woonsocket, RI

Salary Range55k - 99k$74k$74,082

Chicago, IL

Salary Range54k - 94k$72k$71,806

Durham, NC

Salary Range51k - 92k$69k$68,800
$40k
$135k

High Paying Research And Development Technician Jobs

Which Companies Pay Research And Development Technicians The Most?

To earn a high income as a research and development technician, working for Swift & Co or Wistia might be your best bet, as they are the highest paying companies in this field. In addition, companies like JPMorgan Chase and Citi report highly competitive salaries for research and development technicians.
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Company
Average Salary
Swift & Co
Salary Range122k - 155k$138k$138,337
Wistia
Salary Range123k - 153k$137k$137,341
JPMorgan Chase
Salary Range122k - 153k$137k$137,108
Citi
Salary Range122k - 153k$137k$137,105
American Express
Salary Range122k - 153k$137k$137,080
eBay
Salary Range128k - 146k$137k$137,074
Morgan Stanley
Salary Range122k - 153k$137k$137,065
PayPal
Salary Range122k - 153k$137k$137,039
CVS Health
Salary Range122k - 153k$137k$136,805
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Salary Range121k - 153k$137k$136,781
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Research And Development Technician Salary History

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    How Experience Affects Research And Development Technician Salaries

    The salary for a research and development technician can vary depending on the years of experience that a person has, from entry level to senior level. Data on how experience level affects total compensation is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) as part of their National Compensation Survey, which is based on factors such as knowledge, complexity, contacts, and environment.
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    Recently Added Research And Development Technician Salaries

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    CompanyJobLocationDate AddedSalary
    Randstad
    Randstad
    R&D Lab Technician II (SCI)
    R&D Lab Technician II (SCI)
    R&D Lab Technician II (SCI)
    Melville, NY
    Melville, NY
    01/28/2021
    01/28/2021
    $41,740
    $41,740
    01/28/2021
    Kelly Services
    Kelly Services
    Research and Development Engineering Technician
    Research and Development Engineering Technician
    Research and Development Engineering Technician
    Fort Lauderdale, FL
    Fort Lauderdale, FL
    01/24/2021
    01/24/2021
    $52,175
    $52,175
    01/24/2021
    Kelly Services
    Kelly Services
    R&D Process Technician
    R&D Process Technician
    R&D Process Technician
    Marysville, MI
    Marysville, MI
    01/12/2021
    01/12/2021
    $36,000
    $36,000
    01/12/2021
    Los Alamos National Laboratory
    Los Alamos National Laboratory
    R&D Technologist (Engineering Technologist)
    R&D Technologist (Engineering Technologist)
    R&D Technologist (Engineering Technologist)
    Los Alamos, NM
    Los Alamos, NM
    01/08/2021
    01/08/2021
    $83,300
    $83,300
    01/08/2021
    Opti Staffing Group
    Opti Staffing Group
    R&D Technician 2
    R&D Technician 2
    R&D Technician 2
    Vancouver, WA
    Vancouver, WA
    01/06/2021
    01/06/2021
    $41,740
    $41,740
    01/06/2021
    Kelly Services
    Kelly Services
    R&D Technician
    R&D Technician
    R&D Technician
    Ione, WA
    Ione, WA
    01/06/2021
    01/06/2021
    $35,479
    $35,479
    01/06/2021
    Opti Staffing Group
    Opti Staffing Group
    Research & Development Technician 2
    Research & Development Technician 2
    Research & Development Technician 2
    Vancouver, WA
    Vancouver, WA
    12/18/2020
    12/18/2020
    $41,740
    $41,740
    12/18/2020
    Management Decisions, Inc.
    Management Decisions, Inc.
    Analyst of Product Development
    Analyst of Product Development
    Analyst of Product Development
    Phoenix, AZ
    Phoenix, AZ
    12/16/2020
    12/16/2020
    $93,915
    $93,915
    12/16/2020
    Spherion
    Spherion
    Research and Developement Technician
    Research and Developement Technician
    Research and Developement Technician
    Erie, PA
    Erie, PA
    12/09/2020
    12/09/2020
    $27,131
    $27,131
    12/09/2020
    Geico Insurance
    Geico Insurance
    Product Research and Development Analyst
    Product Research and Development Analyst
    Product Research and Development Analyst
    Chevy Chase, MD
    Chevy Chase, MD
    12/05/2020
    12/05/2020
    $60,000
    $60,000
    12/05/2020
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