LSU employees working as Research Associate II in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 3 ratings. This is in line with the average of Research Associate II professionals at LSU worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Research Associate II ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $77,046 per year (estimate) and goes up to $262,812 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Research Associate II at LSU is $113,796 per year or $55 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $188,001 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $87,924 (25th percentile) and $148,714 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 19 salaries submitted by LSU Research Associate II professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Research Associate II professionals typically earn between $42 and $71 per hour.
Research Associate II professionals typically earn between $7,327 and $12,393 monthly.