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Scientist salaries in New Jersey

Pay ranges employers published in 18 open job postings for Scientist roles in New Jersey, updated Sep 30, 2026.

Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Newest Scientist postings in New Jersey

  1. Associate Principal Scientist, Device Risk Management Lead (Associate Director Equivalent)Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC · Remote · $140K–$220K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  2. Associate Principal Scientist, Microbiology AR&DMerck Sharp & Dohme LLC · Remote · $142K–$224K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  3. Associate Principal Scientist, Preclinical DevelopmentMerck Sharp & Dohme LLC · Remote · $142K–$224K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  4. Associate Principal Scientist, Glass & Critical Components, Device Development and TechnologyMerck Sharp & Dohme LLC · Remote · $142K–$224K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  5. Principal Scientist, Oral Formulation SciencesMerck Sharp & Dohme LLC · Remote · $173K–$273K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
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Scientist pay in other places

  1. United States$142K median · $111K–$169K typical · 278 postingsUnited States: middle half $111K–$169K, median $142K
  2. California$155K median · $125K–$180K typical · 95 postingsCalifornia: middle half $125K–$180K, median $155K
  3. Foster City, CA$168K median · $146K–$194K typical · 43 postingsFoster City, CA: middle half $146K–$194K, median $168K
  4. Massachusetts$154K median · $142K–$200K typical · 26 postingsMassachusetts: middle half $142K–$200K, median $154K
  5. San Diego, CA$123K median · $106K–$155K typical · 26 postingsSan Diego, CA: middle half $106K–$155K, median $123K
  6. New York$106K median · $90.2K–$145K typical · 24 postingsNew York: middle half $90.2K–$145K, median $106K
  7. Cambridge, MA$154K median · $142K–$200K typical · 14 postingsCambridge, MA: middle half $142K–$200K, median $154K
  8. Tarrytown, NY$124K median · $106K–$145K typical · 14 postingsTarrytown, NY: middle half $106K–$145K, median $124K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Scientist make in New Jersey?

The median posted base pay for Scientist jobs in New Jersey is $138K a year, from 18 job postings with pay at 9 companies.

What is the typical Scientist pay range in New Jersey?

The middle half of postings list $80K–$183K. The top 10% list $223K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $72.7K or less.

How does New Jersey pay compare with all Scientist jobs?

The median here is $138K, against $142K across all 292 postings for the role.

How many Scientist jobs in New Jersey list pay?

18 open postings at 9 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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