Research Scientist

Complete guide: salary benchmarks, common skills, and career path.

What does a Research Scientist do?

Research Scientist professionals apply specialized skills to solve complex problems in their domain. They collaborate across teams, mentor junior colleagues, and drive impact through technical and strategic contributions.

Avg experience: 5 years

Salary Overview

Weighted average across all cities with verified data. Based on 130 data points.

$91,888

P25

$113,249

Median

$160,950

P75

P25 $91,888 Median $113,249 P75 $160,950

Top Paying Cities

Seattle

$184,078 n=10 San Francisco

$182,000 n=10 New York

$165,000 n=23 Los Angeles

$120,000 n=13 Boston

$83,000 n=17 Cambridge, Ma

$78,750 n=16 Dallas

$77,000 n=11 Houston

$76,400 n=19 Charlottesville, Va

$67,000 n=11

Common Skills

Domain Expertise Problem Solving Communication Collaboration Analytical Thinking Project Management Technical Proficiency Leadership

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