Postdoctoral Fellow vs Research Associate
Salary comparison in New York
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| Metric | Postdoctoral Fellow | Research Associate | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th Percentile (P25) | $74K | $70K | $-4200 |
| Median (P50) | $80K | $79K | $-1314 (-2%) |
| 75th Percentile (P75) | $82K | $85K | +$3K |
| IQR (P75 − P25) | $8K | $15K | — |
| Data Points | <25 | 27 | — |
Median Salary Gap
Postdoctoral Fellow
$80K
Research Associate
$79K
Research Associate median is -2% below Postdoctoral Fellow in New York
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