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How much does Postdoctoral Associate make?
Total pay range
$99K - $135K/yr
$115K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$79K - $98K/yrBase pay
$20K - $38K/yrAdditional pay
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
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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
$56K - $65K/yr
New Haven, CT
submitted on Jul 25, 2026
$56K - $65K/yr
Postdoctoral Associate
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4-6 years
$78K - $92K/yr
New York, NY
submitted on Jul 25, 2026
$78K - $92K/yr
Postdoctoral Associate
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7-9 years
$57K - $66K/yr
Pittsburgh, PA
submitted on Jul 22, 2026
$57K - $66K/yr
Postdoctoral Associate
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10-14 years
$70K - $80K/yr
Alexandria, VA
submitted on Jul 18, 2026
$70K - $80K/yr
Postdoctoral Associate
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1-3 years
$59K - $68K/yr
Pittsburgh, PA
submitted on Jul 17, 2026
$59K - $68K/yr
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Postdoctoral Associate
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7-9 years
$64K - $75K/yr
Boston, MA
submitted on Jul 15, 2026
$64K - $75K/yr
Postdoctoral Associate
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4-6 years
$57K - $67K/yr
Ithaca, NY
submitted on Jul 12, 2026
$57K - $67K/yr
Postdoctoral Associate
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4-6 years
$74K - $86K/yr
New York, NY
submitted on Jul 11, 2026
$74K - $86K/yr
Postdoctoral Associate
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1-3 years
$59K - $68K/yr
Miami, FL
submitted on Jul 10, 2026
$59K - $68K/yr
Postdoctoral Associate
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1-3 years
$60K - $70K/yr
Farmington, CT
submitted on Jun 25, 2026
$60K - $70K/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 $114,650 per year or $55 per hour, with top earners making up to $157,074 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $98,905 (25th percentile) to $135,474 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 12057 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Postdoctoral Associate employees.
The highest salary for Postdoctoral Associate is $135,474 per year, $11,289 per month or $65 per hour.
The lowest salary for Postdoctoral Associate is $98,905 per year, $8,242 per month or $48 per hour.