Updated Sep 15, 2022

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

Updated Sep 15, 2022

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Industry

$154,542 / yrTotal Pay
$121,998 / yrBase Pay
$32,545 / yrAdditional Pay

$154,542

 / yr
$98K$249K
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The estimated total pay for a Research Scientist is $154,542 per year in the Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN area, with an average salary of $121,998 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 $32,545 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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For Research Scientist in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

$154,542 /yr
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Related Job Titles

For Research Scientist in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

Some related job titles are Staff Scientist Salaries with median pay of $146,468, Associate Scientist Salaries with median pay of $87,273, Biology Salaries with median pay of $72,440, Data Scientist Salaries with median pay of $126,885.

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University of Minnesota
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Research ScientistSee 29 salaries from this location

$115,611

 / yr

$217,957

 / yr

$150,649

 / yr

$153,208

 / yr

$192,741

 / yr

$76,671

 / yr

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$180,044

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$138,389

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$169,167

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Top Paying Industries

For a Research Scientist in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

The top paying industry for a Research Scientist in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN is Education with a median total pay of $115,611.

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  • EducationEducation$115,611

    0% Lower than other industries

Education

The top paying company in Education for Research Scientist is University of Minnesota.

University of MinnesotaUniversity of Minnesota$115,611/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.

How does the Research scientist salary in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN compare to the national average salary in US for the same job?

The average salary for a Research scientist in US is $97,507 per year based on 15,394 salary contributions, which is 10.41% more than the salary for a Research scientist in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN. The cost of living and the local demand for the work are among the factors affecting wages. The top 3 companies in US where a Research scientist gets the highest compensation are Koch Industries, Inc., Accenture Ltd and Beijing Bytedance Technology Co., Ltd. Bigger companies typically pay 23.09% more than smaller companies for a Research scientist.

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Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Research Scientist

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 4-6 years

$71,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Scientist

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 15+ years

$60,000

/yr

Submitted 4 days ago

15+ years
4 days ago
Scientist

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 10-14 years

$90,000

/yr

Submitted 4 days ago

10-14 years
4 days ago
Scientist

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 4-6 years

$20

/hr

Submitted 5 days ago

4-6 years
5 days ago
Product Transfer Scientist

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 4-6 years

$78,000

/yr

Submitted 6 days ago

4-6 years
6 days ago
Research Scientist

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 4-6 years

$85,000

/yr

Submitted 7 days ago

4-6 years
7 days ago
Research and Development Scientist

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 4-6 years

$82,000

/yr

$78K | $4K

Submitted 7 days ago

4-6 years
7 days ago
Scientist

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 1-3 years

$40,000

/yr

Submitted 7 days ago

1-3 years
7 days ago
Process Scientist

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 7-9 years

$45,000

/yr

Submitted 10 days ago

7-9 years
10 days ago

Research Scientist pay FAQ in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

The average salary for a Research Scientist is $121,998 per year in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN. Salaries estimates are based on 21453 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Research Scientist employees in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN.

The highest salary for a Research Scientist in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN is $189,224 per year.

The lowest salary for a Research Scientist in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN is $78,655 per year.

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