50% of professionals earn between $16,667 - $125,000 USD
The median salary is $81,888
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The average salary for a Research Scientist in United States is USD 81,888 - USD 125,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 103,444 per year, based on 19,227 active job listings.
The cities with the most Research Scientist job opportunities in United States are New York, San Francisco, Seattle, San Jose, Boston. New York leads with 1,231 job openings.
Leading employers for Research Scientist roles in United States include Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians, Netflix.
Explore 19,227 Research Scientist job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.