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Scientist: Average Salary in United States of America, 2026

Find out what the average Scientist salary is

Salary rate
How much does a Scientist make in United States of America?
$106,750/ Annual
Based on 10000 salaries
The average Scientist in United States of America is $106,750 per year or $54.02 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $75,572 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $163,565 per year.
Median$106,750
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Low$75,572
High$163,565
Scientist: Average Salary in United States of America
Washington$138,689
New Mexico$136,850
Virginia$133,028
West Virginia$131,921
California$128,453
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