50% of professionals earn between $18,233 - $113,750 USD
The median salary is $81,250
The average salary for a Research Scientist in United States is USD 81,250 - USD 113,750 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 97,500 per year, based on 38,026 active job listings.
The cities with the most Research Scientist job opportunities in United States are New York, San Francisco, Seattle, San Jose, Brooklyn. New York leads with 2,391 job openings.
Explore 38,026 Research Scientist job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.
