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Recent salaries shared by Postdoctoral Associate
50 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Postdoctoral Associate
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1-3 years
$68K/yr
($68K • $0)
Boulder, CO
submitted on May 4, 2026
$68K/yr
$68K • $0
Postdoctoral Associate
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1-3 years
$72K/yr
($72K • $0)
Cambridge, MA
submitted on Apr 28, 2026
$72K/yr
$72K • $0
Postdoctoral Associate
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1-3 years
$56K/yr
($56K • $0)
Miami, FL
submitted on Apr 27, 2026
$56K/yr
$56K • $0
Postdoctoral Associate
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4-6 years
$74K/yr
($74K • $0)
Cambridge, MA
submitted on Apr 22, 2026
$74K/yr
$74K • $0
Postdoctoral Associate
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1-3 years
$65K/yr
($65K • $0)
Cambridge, MA
submitted on Apr 20, 2026
$65K/yr
$65K • $0
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Postdoctoral Associate
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7-9 years
$73K/yr
($73K • $0)
Boston, MA
submitted on Apr 17, 2026
$73K/yr
$73K • $0
Postdoctoral Associate
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4-6 years
$64K/yr
($64K • $0)
New Haven, CT
submitted on Apr 1, 2026
$64K/yr
$64K • $0
Postdoctoral Associate
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1-3 years
$65K - $75K/yr
Houston, TX
submitted on Mar 28, 2026
$65K - $75K/yr
Postdoctoral Associate
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1-3 years
$82K/yr
($82K • $0)
Richland, WA
submitted on Mar 27, 2026
$82K/yr
$82K • $0
Postdoctoral Associate
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1-3 years
$49K - $57K/yr
Buffalo, NY
submitted on Mar 25, 2026
$49K - $57K/yr
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Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Postdoctoral Associate in United States are Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $114,397, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $103,536, Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $88,002, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $76,770, and Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $72,185.
Frequently asked questions about Postdoctoral Associate salaries
The average salary for Postdoctoral Associate is $114,582 per year or $55 per hour, with top earners making up to $156,984 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $98,846 (25th percentile) to $135,395 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 12055 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Postdoctoral Associate employees.
The highest salary for Postdoctoral Associate is $135,395 per year, $11,283 per month or $65 per hour.
The lowest salary for Postdoctoral Associate is $98,846 per year, $8,237 per month or $48 per hour.