MIT employees working as Media Lab Research Assistant in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 1 ratings. This is in line with the average of Media Lab Research Assistant professionals at MIT worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Media Lab Research Assistant ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $74,666 per year (estimate) and goes up to $262,903 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Media Lab Research Assistant at MIT is $62,074 per year or $30 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $104,372 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $47,432 (25th percentile) and $81,813 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 10 salaries submitted by MIT Media Lab Research Assistant professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Media Lab Research Assistant professionals typically earn between $23 and $39 per hour.
Media Lab Research Assistant professionals typically earn between $3,953 and $6,818 monthly.