Research and Development Engineer Salary in Columbia, Maryland

Research and Development Engineer Salary in Columbia, MD

How much does a Research and Development Engineer make in Columbia, MD? The average Research and Development Engineer salary in Columbia, MD is $122,676 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $108,478 and $138,444. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
10th Percentile Research and Development Engineer Salary	$95,551	Columbia,MD	March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Research and Development Engineer Salary	$108,478	Columbia,MD	March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Research and Development Engineer Salary	$122,676	Columbia,MD	March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Research and Development Engineer Salary	$138,444	Columbia,MD	March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Research and Development Engineer Salary	$152,800	Columbia,MD	March 26, 2024

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What skills does a Research and Development Engineer need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Analysis: Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

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Deep Learning 1.94%

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Job Description for Research and Development Engineer

Research and Development Engineer conducts research and development activities for an organization. Applies research theories, principles, and models when conducting experiments and research activities. Being a Research and Development Engineer summarizes research results and communicates findings to internal and external bodies. Assesses the scope of research projects and ensures projects are on time and within budget. Additionally, Research and Development Engineer develops technical documentation for all projects. May require an advanced degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Research and Development Engineer work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. To be a Research and Development Engineer typically requires 4-7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Research and Development Engineer

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For Research and Development Engineer, the first career path typically starts with a Human Factors Researcher IV position, and then progresses to Human Factors Researcher V.

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Research and Development Engineer Pay Difference by Location

Research and Development Engineer salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Research and Development Engineer, the highest Research and Development Engineer salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Research and Development Engineer salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Research and Development Engineer salary is in Miami, FL, where the Research and Development Engineer salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State	Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA	Compared to national average + 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC	Compared to national average + 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL	Compared to national average -3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL	Compared to national average + 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA	Compared to national average + 12.1%
City, State New York, NY	Compared to national average + 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX	Compared to national average -1.3%

About Columbia, Maryland

The center of Columbia is located at 39°12.5′N 76°52′W / 39.2083°N 76.867°W / 39.2083; -76.867. Because it is unincorporated, there is confusion over the exact limits of Columbia. In the strictest definition, Columbia comprises only the land governed under covenants by the Columbia Association. This is a considerably smaller area than the census-designated place (CDP) as defined by the United States Census Bureau. The CDP has a total area of 32.2 square miles (83.4 km2), of which 31.9 square miles (82.7 km2) are land and 0.3 square miles (0.7 km2), or 0.80%, are water. The CDP includes a nu...

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Job Title Research and Development Associate I	Experience 0 - 2	EducationBachelors	Salary Compared to This Job - 39.3%
Job Title Research and Development Associate II	Experience 2 - 4	EducationBachelors	Salary Compared to This Job - 30.9%
Job Title Research and Development Associate III	Experience 4 - 7	EducationMasters	Salary Compared to This Job - 12.1%
Job Title Research and Development Associate IV	Experience 7 +	EducationMasters	Salary Compared to This Job + 7.7%
Job Title Research and Development Associate V	Experience 10 +	EducationMasters	Salary Compared to This Job + 27.8%

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About Columbia, Maryland The center of Columbia is located at 39°12.5′N 76°52′W / 39.2083°N 76.867°W / 39.2083; -76.867. Because it is unincorporated, there is confusion ov....More

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