How much does a Scientific Programmer make?
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$126,481
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Scientific Programmer is $126,481 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $111,658 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 $14,823 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 Scientific Programmer in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Scientific Programmer in United States. Employers include OriginLab, TechData Service Company and Science Systems and Applications.
Top Paying Companies
For Scientific Programmer in United States
| 1 | OriginLab | $116,492 | |
| 2 | TechData Service Company | $110,071 | |
| 3 | Science Systems and Applications | $107,233 | |
| 4 | HD Dimension | $104,114 |
What are total pay estimates for a Scientific Programmer at different companies?
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$129,796
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$150,143
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Scientific Programmer Salaries
Top Paying Industries
For a Scientific Programmer in United States
The top 3 paying industries for a Scientific Programmer in United States are Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $150,143, Information Technology with a median total pay of $132,697 and Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $124,697.
- Pharmaceutical & BiotechnologyPharmaceutical & Biotechnology$150,143
11% Higher than other industries
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
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.
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Scientific Programmer pay FAQ
The average salary for a Scientific Programmer is $126,481 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 138 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Scientific Programmer employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Scientific Programmer in United States is $160,409 per year.
The lowest salary for a Scientific Programmer in United States is $100,389 per year.
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