The salary trajectory of a Research Associate In Physics ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $77,090 per year (estimate) and goes up to $262,776 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Research Associate In Physics at Brookhaven National Laboratory is $132,929 per year or $64 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $201,139 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $107,983 (25th percentile) and $165,813 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 30 salaries submitted by Brookhaven National Laboratory Research Associate In Physics professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Research Associate In Physics professionals typically earn between $52 and $80 per hour.
Research Associate In Physics professionals typically earn between $8,999 and $13,818 monthly.