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Scientist salary: median $112,500 a year

Scientist listings that state pay run from $107,500 to $145,000 for the middle half, based on 25 current job listings. 143 scientist roles are open now.

Scientist pay range

From 25 open listings that state pay. Annual, in US dollars.

Lower quarter
$107,500
Median
$112,500
Upper quarter
$145,000

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Scientist salary questions

How much does a scientist make?
Among 25 open scientist listings that state pay, the median is $112,500 a year, and half of listings fall between $107,500 and $145,000.
Where does this scientist pay data come from?
From current job listings on employers’ own career sites that state a pay range. Hourly pay is converted at 2,080 hours a year, and a listing’s midpoint is used. Listed pay is what employers advertise, not what people are paid.
Which state pays scientists the most?
Of the states with enough listings, California has the highest median listed pay at $114,500.

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