How much does a Scientist make in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

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Industry

$127,802 / yrTotal Pay
$103,814 / yrBase Pay
$23,988 / yrAdditional Pay

$127,802

 / yr
$80K$206K
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The estimated total pay for a Scientist is $127,802 per year in the Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN area, with an average salary of $103,814 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $23,988 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

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Total Pay Trajectory

For Research Scientist in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

$153,681 /yr
Research Scientist
$180,455 /yr
Senior Research Scientist
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Related Job Titles

For Scientist in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

Some related job titles are Research Scientist Salaries with median pay of $153,681, Scientist I Salaries with median pay of $103,938, Senior Scientist Salaries with median pay of $170,285, Staff Scientist Salaries with median pay of $145,785.

Total Pay Trajectory

For Research Scientist in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

$153,681 /yr
Research Scientist

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Bio-Techne
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ScientistSee 18 salaries from this location

$147,501

 / yr

$116,551

 / yr

$125,139

 / yr

$123,294

 / yr

$130,991

 / yr

$51

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$183,321

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$128,915

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$114,665

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$156,142

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$164,236

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Top Paying Industries

For a Scientist in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

The top 2 paying industries for a Scientist in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN are Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $147,501 and Education with a median total pay of $116,551.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Pharmaceutical & BiotechnologyPharmaceutical & Biotechnology$147,501

    10% Higher than other industries

  • EducationEducation$116,551

    14% Lower than other industries

Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology

The top paying company in Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology for Scientist is Bio-Techne.

Bio-TechneBio-Techne$147,501/yr

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What is the pay outlook for Research & Science?

Research and science jobs offer pay well above the national average. Increased demand for STEM workers is increasing salaries in research and science. Jobs in these fields, however, often require higher education at the graduate level and/or specialized training. While domain-specific expertise gives workers in these fields access to very specialized jobs, there are also many employers who hire STEM workers for their general data and technology skills.

Recent Salaries Shared

For scientist in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

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Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Sensory Scientist

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 1-3 years

$82,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Scientist

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 15+ years

$150,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
Scientist

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 10-14 years

$85,000

/yr

Submitted 3 days ago

10-14 years
3 days ago
Research Scientist

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 7-9 years

$56,000

/yr

Submitted 4 days ago

7-9 years
4 days ago
Research Scientist

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 4-6 years

$150,000

/yr

Submitted 5 days ago

4-6 years
5 days ago
Research Scientist

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 10-14 years

$80,000

/yr

Submitted 7 days ago

10-14 years
7 days ago
Research Scientist

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 1-3 years

$120,000

/yr

Submitted 8 days ago

1-3 years
8 days ago
Scientist

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 1-3 years

$60,000

/yr

Submitted 9 days ago

1-3 years
9 days ago

Scientist pay FAQ in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

The average salary for a Scientist is $103,814 per year in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN. Salaries estimates are based on 14385 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Scientist employees in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN.

The highest salary for a Scientist in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN is $162,221 per year.

The lowest salary for a Scientist in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN is $66,437 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Scientist or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Scientist.