What are the main factors that influence an Executive Researcher's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Executive Researcher?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Executive Researcher roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Executive Researcher's salary?

An Executive Researcher's salary grows with experience: starting around $77,354 for beginners, reaching about $118,676 at mid-level, and approach $272,510 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Executive Researcher?

Executive Researcher salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Executive Researcher roles are District of Columbia $283,375, California $282,300, Massachusetts $278,537. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Executive Researcher roles make?

Salaries for Executive Researcher level roles vary by specialization: Legal Researcher: $329,808; Nurse Researcher: $99,822; Researcher: $91,642; Security Researcher: $64,865; Nutrition Researcher: $62,604.

Executive Researcher Salary in Washington

How much does an Executive Researcher make in Washington? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Executive Researcher in Washington is $277,514 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $133.

However, an Executive Researcher's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $323,397
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $253,573 to $301,531
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $231,777

10% $231,777

50% (Median) $277,514

90% $323,397

Executive Researcher Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$301,531	$25,128	$5,799	$145
Average	$277,514	$23,126	$5,337	$133
25th Percentile	$253,573	$21,131	$4,876	$122

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Key Factors That Influence Executive Researcher Salaries

An Executive Researcher's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Executive Researcher Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Executive Researcher's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $77,354
Early Career (1-2 years): $109,868
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $118,676
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $176,678
Expert (over 8 years): $272,510

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Clinical Research Associate II	less than 1 year	$77,354
Scientist - Clinical Research	1-2 years	$109,868
Clinical Research Manager	2-4 years	$118,676
Clinical Research Director	5-8 years	$176,678
Executive Researcher	over 8 years	$272,510

How Do Executive Researcher Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Executive Researchers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $283,375.
California: $282,300.
Massachusetts: $278,537.

District of Columbia $283,375 California $282,300 Massachusetts $278,537 Washington $277,514 New Jersey $277,411 Alaska $277,053 Connecticut $273,521 New York $272,088

Hawaii $267,506 Rhode Island $265,357 Maryland $263,898 Minnesota $261,901 Colorado $261,134 Illinois $260,878 Oregon $259,905 Delaware $259,188

New Hampshire $258,738 Virginia $257,730 Pennsylvania $254,786 Nevada $253,302 North Dakota $252,816 Michigan $252,048 Wisconsin $251,766 Vermont $251,203

Texas $249,642 Maine $249,540 Arizona $249,386 Ohio $249,207 Georgia $246,852 Indiana $245,675 Wyoming $245,445 Utah $245,086

Iowa $244,933 Kansas $243,704 Louisiana $243,346 North Carolina $243,218 Missouri $243,167 Florida $242,169 Montana $241,631 Nebraska $241,119

Kentucky $240,838 South Carolina $239,814 Tennessee $239,174 Idaho $238,918 New Mexico $237,050 Oklahoma $236,640 Alabama $235,130 South Dakota $232,596

Arkansas $231,214 West Virginia $230,472 Mississippi $228,246

Top Paying Cities for Executive Researcher

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Auburn: $277,173
Federal Way: $277,053
Bellevue: $282,748

Auburn, WA $277,173

Federal Way, WA $277,053

Bellevue, WA $282,748

Black Diamond, WA $275,691

Bothell, WA $281,409

Burton, WA $277,562

Carnation, WA $277,250

Duvall, WA $278,164

Edmonds, WA $280,523

Enumclaw, WA $271,663

Fall City, WA $278,489

Hobart, WA $277,419

Issaquah, WA $279,456

Kenmore, WA $281,992

Kent, WA $277,416

Kirkland, WA $282,568

Lynnwood, WA $279,953

Maple Valley, WA $277,176

Medina, WA $282,827

Mercer Island, WA $282,730

Mountlake Terrace, WA $280,708

North Bend, WA $274,478

Pacific, WA $277,014

Preston, WA $278,924

Ravensdale, WA $274,957

Redmond, WA $282,161

Redondo, WA $277,365

Renton, WA $280,408

Rollingbay, WA $279,400

Seahurst, WA $280,925

Snoqualmie, WA $276,561

Snoqualmie Pass, WA $268,392

Vashon, WA $277,762

Woodinville, WA $280,454

Sammamish, WA $281,197

Mill Creek, WA $278,722

Seattle, WA $282,914

Bainbridge Island, WA $279,802

Everett, WA $278,998

Acme, WA $264,525

Anacortes, WA $267,018

Blakely Island, WA $265,188

Arlington, WA $275,085

Baring, WA $272,940

Bellingham, WA $264,179

Blaine, WA $263,629

Bow, WA $264,801

Burlington, WA $266,275

Clearlake, WA $267,775

Clinton, WA $278,189

Concrete, WA $264,924

Conway, WA $271,878

Coupeville, WA $273,221

Custer, WA $263,936

Darrington, WA $265,039

Deer Harbor, WA $265,344

Deming, WA $264,440

Eastsound, WA $264,312

Everson, WA $263,987

Ferndale, WA $264,059

Freeland, WA $276,689

Friday Harbor, WA $265,835

Gold Bar, WA $273,518

Granite Falls, WA $274,714

Greenbank, WA $275,822

Hamilton, WA $267,194

Index, WA $269,421

La Conner, WA $268,364

Lake Stevens, WA $278,957

North Lakewood, WA $277,153

Langley, WA $277,549

Lopez Island, WA $266,414

Lummi Island, WA $264,207

Lyman, WA $267,097

Lynden, WA $263,946

Maple Falls, WA $263,854

Marblemount, WA $264,404

Marysville, WA $279,008

Monroe, WA $276,707

Mount Vernon, WA $268,848

Mukilteo, WA $278,875

Nooksack, WA $263,951

Oak Harbor, WA $270,194

Olga, WA $264,660

Orcas, WA $265,136

Point Roberts, WA $263,074

Camano Island, WA $274,540

Rockport, WA $260,860

Sedro Woolley, WA $266,416

Shaw Island, WA $265,592

Silvana, WA $276,689

Skykomish, WA $268,126

Snohomish, WA $278,013

Stanwood, WA $275,658

Startup, WA $275,054

Sultan, WA $275,264

Sumas, WA $263,859

Waldron, WA $264,310

Anderson Island, WA $274,939

Ashford, WA $269,782

Beaver, WA $262,395

Bremerton, WA $277,744

Silverdale, WA $277,281

Brinnon, WA $274,317

Buckley, WA $275,274

Burley, WA $276,802

Carbonado, WA $272,886

Carlsborg, WA $268,026

Chimacum, WA $274,240

Clallam Bay, WA $262,436

Dupont, WA $274,427

Eatonville, WA $272,167

Gig Harbor, WA $275,886

Elbe, WA $270,603

Forks, WA $262,866

Fox Island, WA $276,623

Glenoma, WA $266,721

Graham, WA $275,192

Port Hadlock, WA $274,161

Hansville, WA $276,702

Indianola, WA $280,436

Joyce, WA $263,440

Kapowsin, WA $274,209

Keyport, WA $278,199

Kingston, WA $278,752

La Grande, WA $271,788

Lakebay, WA $275,215

La Push, WA $263,365

Longbranch, WA $274,058

Sumner, WA $276,472

Manchester, WA $279,983

Milton, WA $276,897

Mineral, WA $267,854

Morton, WA $267,035

Neah Bay, WA $262,736

Nordland, WA $274,788

Olalla, WA $277,125

Orting, WA $274,842

Packwood, WA $261,922

Port Angeles, WA $268,018

Port Gamble, WA $277,621

Port Ludlow, WA $276,060

Port Orchard, WA $277,913

Port Townsend, WA $273,081

Poulsbo, WA $278,299

Puyallup, WA $276,884

Quilcene, WA $274,908

Randle, WA $264,110

Retsil, WA $277,790

Seabeck, WA $276,613

Sekiu, WA $262,441

Sequim, WA $270,058

South Colby, WA $278,752

South Prairie, WA $275,325

Southworth, WA $279,901

Spanaway, WA $275,830

Steilacoom, WA $275,817

Bonney Lake, WA $276,108

Suquamish, WA $279,556

Tracyton, WA $277,862

Vaughn, WA $275,192

Wauna, WA $276,387

Wilkeson, WA $274,378

Longmire, WA $266,892

Paradise Inn, WA $266,680

Tacoma, WA $276,823

Camp Murray, WA $276,075

Mcchord Afb, WA $276,802

Lakewood, WA $276,774

University Place, WA $276,820

Olympia, WA $271,371

Lacey, WA $271,988

Tumwater, WA $271,481

Aberdeen, WA $267,056

Adna, WA $268,011

Allyn, WA $274,888

Amanda Park, WA $264,082

Bay Center, WA $264,333

Belfair, WA $275,443

Bucoda, WA $271,389

Centralia, WA $270,967

Chehalis, WA $269,679

Cinebar, WA $269,275

Copalis Beach, WA $264,642

Copalis Crossing, WA $264,182

Cosmopolis, WA $268,551

Curtis, WA $266,032

Doty, WA $268,766

East Olympia, WA $271,850

Elma, WA $271,136

Ethel, WA $267,243

Galvin, WA $270,808

Grapeview, WA $273,764

Grayland, WA $264,543

Hoodsport, WA $272,907

Hoquiam, WA $266,219

Humptulips, WA $265,113

Lebam, WA $265,802

Lilliwaup, WA $274,261

Littlerock, WA $271,384

Mccleary, WA $271,443

Mckenna, WA $272,625

Malone, WA $271,102

Matlock, WA $271,223

Menlo, WA $265,945

Moclips, WA $264,212

Montesano, WA $270,125

Mossyrock, WA $265,157

Napavine, WA $268,983

Neilton, WA $264,875

Oakville, WA $270,849

Ocean Shores, WA $264,996

Onalaska, WA $269,308

Pacific Beach, WA $264,228

Pe Ell, WA $266,600

Quinault, WA $265,592

Rainier, WA $271,845

Raymond, WA $266,270

Rochester, WA $270,939

Roy, WA $274,017

Ryderwood, WA $264,793

Salkum, WA $267,066

Satsop, WA $270,611

Shelton, WA $272,295

Silver Creek, WA $266,974

South Bend, WA $264,215

Taholah, WA $263,908

Tahuya, WA $273,813

Tenino, WA $271,589

Tokeland, WA $264,796

Toledo, WA $265,932

Union, WA $273,050

Vader, WA $265,738

Westport, WA $265,093

Winlock, WA $266,943

Yelm, WA $271,696

Amboy, WA $266,050

Appleton, WA $261,006

Ariel, WA $265,351

Battle Ground, WA $266,805

Bingen, WA $263,268

Brush Prairie, WA $267,140

Camas, WA $267,117

Carrolls, WA $264,916

Carson, WA $265,290

Castle Rock, WA $265,139

Cathlamet, WA $264,233

Centerville, WA $260,097

Chinook, WA $262,203

Cougar, WA $264,159

Dallesport, WA $260,645

Glenwood, WA $260,826

Goldendale, WA $260,010

Grays River, WA $263,936

Heisson, WA $266,652

Husum, WA $262,661

Ilwaco, WA $262,357

Kalama, WA $265,031

Kelso, WA $265,502

Klickitat, WA $260,650

La Center, WA $266,582

Long Beach, WA $262,869

Longview, WA $265,346

Lyle, WA $260,775

Nahcotta, WA $262,823

Naselle, WA $263,099

North Bonneville, WA $264,991

Ocean Park, WA $264,243

Oysterville, WA $263,414

Ridgefield, WA $266,872

Rosburg, WA $262,777

Seaview, WA $262,738

Silverlake, WA $265,241

Skamokawa, WA $263,491

Stevenson, WA $264,888

Toutle, WA $264,540

Trout Lake, WA $262,086

Underwood, WA $263,120

Vancouver, WA $267,903

Wahkiacus, WA $260,332

Washougal, WA $266,567

White Salmon, WA $262,380

Wishram, WA $260,030

Woodland, WA $265,955

Yacolt, WA $266,199

Wenatchee, WA $260,174

East Wenatchee, WA $259,831

Ardenvoir, WA $260,097

Brewster, WA $259,324

Bridgeport, WA $259,014

Carlton, WA $259,406

Cashmere, WA $260,110

Chelan, WA $259,667

Chelan Falls, WA $259,800

Conconully, WA $259,186

Dryden, WA $260,504

Entiat, WA $259,775

Ephrata, WA $258,820

George, WA $260,202

Leavenworth, WA $261,766

Loomis, WA $259,194

Malaga, WA $260,220

Malott, WA $259,275

Mansfield, WA $258,175

Manson, WA $259,731

Marlin, WA $257,653

Mazama, WA $259,460

Methow, WA $259,124

Monitor, WA $260,043

Moses Lake, WA $258,897

Okanogan, WA $259,017

Omak, WA $259,255

Orondo, WA $259,409

Oroville, WA $259,570

Palisades, WA $258,633

Pateros, WA $259,224

Peshastin, WA $259,936

Quincy, WA $259,749

Riverside, WA $259,194

Rock Island, WA $259,281

Soap Lake, WA $258,431

Stehekin, WA $259,526

Stratford, WA $257,783

Tonasket, WA $259,334

Twisp, WA $259,580

Warden, WA $259,877

Waterville, WA $258,692

Wauconda, WA $259,030

Wilson Creek, WA $257,527

Winthrop, WA $259,664

Yakima, WA $257,371

Brownstown, WA $257,371

Buena, WA $258,134

Cle Elum, WA $261,661

Cowiche, WA $257,371

Easton, WA $265,810

Ellensburg, WA $257,637

Naches, WA $261,551

Grandview, WA $264,269

Granger, WA $261,279

Harrah, WA $257,371

Kittitas, WA $257,596

Mabton, WA $261,625

Moxee, WA $258,200

Outlook, WA $261,267

Parker, WA $257,448

Ronald, WA $263,045

Roslyn, WA $262,731

Selah, WA $257,371

South Cle Elum, WA $262,851

Sunnyside, WA $265,385

Thorp, WA $258,502

Tieton, WA $257,371

Toppenish, WA $260,675

Vantage, WA $260,077

Wapato, WA $257,558

White Swan, WA $258,011

Zillah, WA $258,513

Airway Heights, WA $260,954

Chattaroy, WA $260,629

Cheney, WA $260,604

Colbert, WA $260,842

Deer Park, WA $260,573

Edwall, WA $260,268

Elk, WA $260,082

Fairchild Air Force Base, WA $260,919

Fairfield, WA $260,343

Ford, WA $260,389

Four Lakes, WA $260,921

Greenacres, WA $260,757

Lamont, WA $259,754

Latah, WA $259,938

Liberty Lake, WA $260,622

Marshall, WA $260,954

Mead, WA $260,650

Medical Lake, WA $260,796

Mica, WA $260,762

Newman Lake, WA $260,476

Nine Mile Falls, WA $260,816

Otis Orchards, WA $260,727

Reardan, WA $260,586

Rockford, WA $260,542

Spangle, WA $260,650

Sprague, WA $259,803

Tekoa, WA $259,549

Tumtum, WA $260,489

Valleyford, WA $260,849

Veradale, WA $260,906

Waverly, WA $260,253

Wellpinit, WA $260,074

Addy, WA $259,711

Albion, WA $259,378

Almira, WA $257,735

Belmont, WA $259,127

Benge, WA $258,961

Boyds, WA $259,078

Chewelah, WA $259,928

Clayton, WA $260,402

Colfax, WA $259,345

Colton, WA $257,645

Colville, WA $259,388

Coulee City, WA $257,916

Coulee Dam, WA $258,682

Creston, WA $258,705

Curlew, WA $259,204

Cusick, WA $258,313

Danville, WA $259,132

Davenport, WA $259,751

Electric City, WA $258,607

Elmer City, WA $259,286

Endicott, WA $259,488

Evans, WA $259,409

Farmington, WA $258,781

Fruitland, WA $259,659

Garfield, WA $259,004

Gifford, WA $259,455

Grand Coulee, WA $258,449

Harrington, WA $259,490

Hartline, WA $257,548

Hay, WA $258,689

Hunters, WA $259,498

Inchelium, WA $258,876

Ione, WA $257,568

Keller, WA $258,377

Kettle Falls, WA $259,250

Lacrosse, WA $258,961

Lamona, WA $258,625

Laurier, WA $259,063

Lincoln, WA $259,470

Loon Lake, WA $260,179

Malden, WA $260,194

Malo, WA $259,365

Marcus, WA $260,194

Metaline, WA $258,715

Metaline Falls, WA $257,218

Mohler, WA $259,286

Nespelem, WA $258,702

Newport, WA $259,119

Northport, WA $259,421

Oakesdale, WA $259,644

Odessa, WA $258,106

Orient, WA $258,999

Palouse, WA $258,577

Pullman, WA $258,426

Republic, WA $259,086

Rice, WA $259,337

Ritzville, WA $259,178

Rosalia, WA $260,274

Saint John, WA $259,721

Springdale, WA $260,069

Steptoe, WA $260,931

Thornton, WA $259,775

Uniontown, WA $257,397

Usk, WA $258,863

Valley, WA $259,956

Wilbur, WA $258,518

Spokane, WA $260,954

Pasco, WA $268,837

Benton City, WA $268,796

Beverly, WA $260,880

Bickleton, WA $260,179

Burbank, WA $269,789

College Place, WA $264,284

Connell, WA $263,460

Dayton, WA $259,107

Dixie, WA $261,551

Eltopia, WA $267,353

Hooper, WA $258,398

Kahlotus, WA $260,570

Kennewick, WA $271,371

Lind, WA $259,209

Mesa, WA $266,588

Othello, WA $262,183

Paterson, WA $265,697

Plymouth, WA $270,025

Pomeroy, WA $259,081

Prescott, WA $263,068

Mattawa, WA $262,833

Prosser, WA $266,173

Richland, WA $269,784

West Richland, WA $269,787

Roosevelt, WA $258,909

Royal City, WA $260,614

Starbuck, WA $259,833

Touchet, WA $267,059

Waitsburg, WA $260,783

Walla Walla, WA $263,127

Wallula, WA $269,139

Washtucna, WA $258,776

Anatone, WA $256,934

Asotin, WA $257,707

Clarkston, WA $258,305

Executive Researcher Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Executive Researcher roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Healthcare sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Executive Researcher positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Chemicals typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Executive Researcher as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Executive Researcher

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$333,016	$160.0	20%
Healthcare	$305,265	$147.0	10%

Executive Researcher Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Executive Researcher's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$253,573

Average $277,514/year

$301,531

$21,131

Average $23,126/month

$25,128

$4,876

Average $5,337/week

$5,799

$122

Average $133/hour

$145

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$301,531	$25,128	$5,799	$145
Average	$277,514	$23,126	$5,337	$133
25th Percentile	$253,573	$21,131	$4,876	$122

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