Based on 48,971 job listings - 2026
-36.2% vs 202550% of professionals earn between $64,084 - $121,575 USD
The median salary is $90,000
The average salary for a Research Scientist in United States is USD 90,000 - USD 121,575 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 105,788 per year, based on 48,971 active job listings.
The cities with the most Research Scientist job opportunities in United States are New York, San Francisco, Brooklyn, Seattle, San Jose. New York leads with 3,055 job openings.
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