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$91,359
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Project Scientist is $91,359 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $77,442 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 $13,917 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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Top Paying Companies
For a Project Scientist in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Project Scientist in United States. Employers include SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, Satelytics and Kimberly-Clark.
Top Paying Companies
For Project Scientist in United States
| 1 | SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory | $126,372 | |
| 2 | Satelytics | $117,107 | |
| 3 | Kimberly-Clark | $107,181 | |
| 4 | Weston Solutions | $105,460 | |
| 5 | Lawrence Berkeley Lab | $98,425 | |
| 6 | EBI Consulting | $96,487 | |
| 7 | University Corporation for Atmospheric Research | $94,679 | |
| 8 | Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. | $91,204 | |
| 9 | Trileaf | $90,839 | |
| 10 | Stantec | $90,466 |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Project Scientist in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Project Scientist in United States are Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $126,372, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $107,181, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $105,460, Real Estate with a median total pay of $93,663, and Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $89,460.
- Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$126,372
31% Higher than other industries
Government & Public Administration
The top paying company in Government & Public Administration for Project Scientist is SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory.
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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
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Project Scientist pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Project Scientist is $77,442 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Project Scientist salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 829 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Project Scientist employees.
The highest salary for a Project Scientist in United States is $115,896 per year.
The lowest salary for a Project Scientist in United States is $51,747 per year.
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