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Scientist salaries in United States

Pay ranges employers published in 278 open job postings for Scientist roles in United States, 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 United States

  1. Scientist - Entry Level - Training Provided! - 2nd ShiftEurofins · Lancaster, CA · €18.00–€19.00/hr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  2. Associate Principal Scientist, Device Risk Management Lead (Associate Director Equivalent)Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC · Remote · $140K–$220K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  3. Associate Principal Scientist, Preclinical Dev.Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC · Remote · $142K–$224K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  4. Associate Principal Scientist, Microbiology AR&DMerck Sharp & Dohme LLC · Remote · $142K–$224K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  5. Associate Principal Scientist, Preclinical DevelopmentMerck Sharp & Dohme LLC · Remote · $142K–$224K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
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Scientist pay in other places

  1. California$155K median · $125K–$180K typical · 95 postingsCalifornia: middle half $125K–$180K, median $155K
  2. Foster City, CA$168K median · $146K–$194K typical · 43 postingsFoster City, CA: middle half $146K–$194K, median $168K
  3. Massachusetts$154K median · $142K–$200K typical · 26 postingsMassachusetts: middle half $142K–$200K, median $154K
  4. San Diego, CA$123K median · $106K–$155K typical · 26 postingsSan Diego, CA: middle half $106K–$155K, median $123K
  5. New York$106K median · $90.2K–$145K typical · 24 postingsNew York: middle half $90.2K–$145K, median $106K
  6. New Jersey$138K median · $80K–$183K typical · 18 postingsNew Jersey: middle half $80K–$183K, median $138K
  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 United States?

The median posted base pay for Scientist jobs in United States is $142K a year, from 278 job postings with pay at 73 companies.

What is the typical Scientist pay range in United States?

The middle half of postings list $111K–$169K. The top 10% list $197K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $86.9K or less.

How does United States pay compare with all Scientist jobs?

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

How many Scientist jobs in United States list pay?

278 open postings at 73 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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