Research Scientist
Western Governors University
Raleigh, NC · $98k–$147k a year · Posted November 3, 2026
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Where Raleigh, NC ranks
Where Raleigh, NC placed in our monthly rankings, month by month. Each month stays online at its own address.
November 2026
- #1Best all-round cities for new graduates in the Southeast68 / 100 · of 33
- #3Best all-round cities for remote workers in the Southeast84 / 100 · of 33
- #4Best all-round cities for new graduates67 / 100 · of 100
- #6Best cities for junior jobs in North Carolina33% · of 11
- #8Cities with the most jobs that do not need a four-year degree in the Southeast142 jobs · of 72
- #9Best cities for software and engineering jobs in the Southeast341 openings · of 65
Pay compared with the market
This listing pays about $122,850 a year. Across 68 open research scientist listings that state pay, the middle half runs $166,500 to $300,000 and the median is $239,500. That is 49% below the median, below the middle half of those listings.
Listed pay is what employers advertise, not what people are paid.
How AI is used in this kind of work
AI use among medical scientists, except epidemiologists is little observed so far. Measured exposure for medical scientists, except epidemiologists: 4% (little observed).
Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet. Source: Anthropic Economic Index.
About the job
If you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country—and you’re committed to working hard to play your part in building that future—consider WGU as the nex