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Scientist salaries in United States

Pay ranges employers published in 2,894 open job postings for Scientist roles in United States, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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

Newest Scientist postings in United States

  1. ScientistKellybridge · State College, PA · $78K–$81K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  2. Associate Scientist, Protein CharacterizationInsmed · United States · $103K–$131K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  3. Scientist II, Cell Lab (Tuesday - Saturday)Thermo Fisher · Middleton, WI · $28.00–$35.00/hr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  4. Principal Scientist, Product Development & R&D – Pick EarthNew York Society of Cosmetic Chemists · Woodcliff Lake, NJ · $80.00–$110.00/hr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  5. Scientist 3, Translational OncologyGenentech · South San Francisco, CA · $103K–$192K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
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Scientist pay in other places

  1. California$142K median, $107K–$175K typical, 757 postingsCalifornia: middle half $107K–$175K, median $142K
  2. Massachusetts$143K median, $118K–$173K typical, 481 postingsMassachusetts: middle half $118K–$173K, median $143K
  3. New York$106K median, $90K–$145K typical, 232 postingsNew York: middle half $90K–$145K, median $106K
  4. New Jersey$150K median, $99.5K–$183K typical, 214 postingsNew Jersey: middle half $99.5K–$183K, median $150K
  5. Cambridge, MA$153K median, $123K–$180K typical, 213 postingsCambridge, MA: middle half $123K–$180K, median $153K
  6. South San Francisco, CA$148K median, $120K–$183K typical, 184 postingsSouth San Francisco, CA: middle half $120K–$183K, median $148K
  7. San Diego, CA$118K median, $102K–$155K typical, 137 postingsSan Diego, CA: middle half $102K–$155K, median $118K
  8. Illinois$101K median, $87.5K–$117K typical, 132 postingsIllinois: middle half $87.5K–$117K, median $101K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Scientist make in United States?

The median posted base pay for Scientist jobs in United States is $128K a year, from 2,894 job postings with pay at 651 companies.

What is the typical Scientist pay range in United States?

The middle half of postings list $97.5K–$163K. The top 10% list $195K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $73.4K or less.

How does United States pay compare with all Scientist jobs?

The median here is $128K, against $128K across all 3,107 postings for the role.

How many Scientist jobs in United States list pay?

2,894 open postings at 651 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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