Research Associate
Federal Reserve Bank
Kansas City, MO · $59k–$76k a year · Posted November 2, 2026
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Where Kansas City, MO ranks
Where Kansas City, MO placed in our monthly rankings, month by month. Each month stays online at its own address.
November 2026
- #5Cities hosting the most government & public sector conferences5 conferences · of 29
- #6Best all-round cities for new graduates in the Midwest54 / 100 · of 20
- #6Best all-round cities for mid-career professionals in the Midwest60 / 100 · of 20
- #6Cities hosting the most business conferences in the Midwest13 conferences · of 12
- #8Cities with the most jobs that do not need a four-year degree in the Midwest81 jobs · of 51
- #9Best cities for pay after cost of living in the Midwest$125k · of 20
Pay compared with the market
This listing pays about $67,650 a year. Across 64 open research associate listings that state pay, the middle half runs $64,500 to $95,000 and the median is $77,500. That is inside the middle half of those listings, 13% below the median.
Listed pay is what employers advertise, not what people are paid.
About the job
...and we’re building a dynamic and diverse team for our future. The Economic Research Department at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City is recruiting for the position of Research Associate (RA). The Department conducts innovative analysis and research on a variety...