50% of professionals earn between $49,700 - $120,000 USD
The median salary is $80,000
The average salary for a Associate Scientist in United States is USD 81,674 - USD 115,355 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 96,600 per year, based on 1,137 active job listings.
The cities with the most Associate Scientist job opportunities in United States are San Diego, Cambridge, Rahway, Boston, New York. San Diego leads with 54 job openings.
Leading employers for Associate Scientist roles in United States include Net2Source (N2S), Capital One, Inside Higher Ed, Planet Pharma, BioSpace.
Explore 1,137 Associate Scientist job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.