50% of professionals earn between $75,000 - $160,000 USD
The median salary is $110,000
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The average salary for a Research Scientist in United States is USD 75,000 - USD 160,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 135,000 per year, based on 24,984 active job listings.
The cities with the most Research Scientist job opportunities in United States are San Francisco, New York, San Jose, Seattle, Mountain View. San Francisco leads with 1,605 job openings.
Leading employers for Research Scientist roles in United States include Nvidia, OpenAI, Tik Tok, Necessary Ventures.
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