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    Research Scientist Salaries in Tucson, AZ Area

    112 SalariesUpdated Dec 21, 2020

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    $67,400 / yr
    13% below national average
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    Average$6,441
    Range$1,567 - $15,674

    How much does a Research Scientist make in Tucson, AZ?

    The average salary for a Research Scientist is $67,400 in Tucson, AZ. Salaries estimates are based on 112 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Research Scientist employees in Tucson, AZ.

    Salaries for Related Job Titles

    Staff Scientist$69K
    Associate Scientist$58K
    Data Scientist$92K

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    Research Scientist

    University of Arizona

    $67,030/yr

    Range: $58K - $75K

    20 salaries

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    $67,030/yr
    $58K$75K

    Research Scientist

    ReliaSoft

    $82,443/yr

    Range: $70K - $101K

    7 salaries

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    $82,443/yr
    $70K$101K

    Research Scientist

    Planetary Science Institute

    $76,141/yr

    Range: $70K - $85K

    4 salaries

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    $76,141/yr
    $70K$85K

    Research Scientist

    Sigma Technologies

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    $59K - $64K

    2 salaries

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    $59K - $64K
    $59K$64K

    Research Scientist

    US Agricultural Research Service

    About
    $76K - $83K

    1 employee salary or estimate

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    $76K - $83K
    $76K$83K

    Research Scientist

    TuSimple

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    $177K - $192K

    1 employee salary or estimate

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    $177K - $192K
    $177K$192K

    Research Scientist

    Sigma Systems

    About
    $80K - $86K

    1 employee salary or estimate

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    $80K - $86K
    $80K$86K

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    Research Scientist

    Advalue Technology

    About
    $69K - $75K

    1 employee salary or estimate

    About
    $69K - $75K
    $69K$75K

    Assistant Research Scientist

    University of Arizona

    $52,601/yr

    Range: $42K - $86K

    56 salaries

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    $52,601/yr
    $42K$86K

    Associate Research Scientist

    University of Arizona

    $52,371/yr

    Range: $42K - $76K

    5 salaries

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    $52,371/yr
    $42K$76K

    Research Assistant Scientist

    University of Arizona

    $55,444/yr

    Range: $26K - $61K

    3 salaries

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    $55,444/yr
    $26K$61K

    Senior Research Scientist

    University of Arizona

    About
    $57K - $94K

    2 salaries

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    $57K - $94K
    $57K$94K

    Associate Research Scientist - Hourly

    Planetary Science Institute

    About
    $34 - $40hourly

    2 salaries

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    $34 - $40hourly
    $34$40

    Senior Research Scientist

    SION Power

    About
    $105K - $114K

    1 employee salary or estimate

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    $105K - $114K
    $105K$114K

    Assistant Research Scientist

    University of Arizona

    About
    $47K - $51K

    1 employee salary or estimate

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    $47K - $51K
    $47K$51K

    Assistant Research Scientist - Hourly

    JohnDoe Creative

    About
    $12 - $13hourly

    1 employee salary or estimate

    About
    $12 - $13hourly
    $12$13

    Research Scientist/Engineer

    Rincon Research Corporation

    About
    $83K - $91K

    1 employee salary or estimate

    About
    $83K - $91K
    $83K$91K

    Research Scientist IV - Hourly

    University of Arizona

    About
    $31 - $34hourly

    1 employee salary or estimate

    About
    $31 - $34hourly
    $31$34

    Principal Data Scientist

    Raytheon Technologies

    About
    $121K - $131K

    1 employee salary or estimate

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    $121K - $131K
    $121K$131K
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    Research Scientist in Tucson, AZ Area Salaries

    Job TitleLocationSalary
    University of Arizona Research Scientist salaries - 20 salaries reportedTucson, AZ Area$67,030/yr
    ReliaSoft Research Scientist salaries - 7 salaries reportedTucson, AZ Area$82,443/yr
    Planetary Science Institute Research Scientist salaries - 4 salaries reportedTucson, AZ Area$76,141/yr
    Sigma Technologies Research Scientist salaries - 2 salaries reportedTucson, AZ Area$61,385/yr
    US Agricultural Research Service Research Scientist salaries - 1 salaries reportedTucson, AZ Area$80,005/yr
    TuSimple Research Scientist salaries - 1 salaries reportedTucson, AZ Area$183,185/yr
    Sigma Systems Research Scientist salaries - 1 salaries reportedTucson, AZ Area$82,850/yr
    Advalue Technology Research Scientist salaries - 1 salaries reportedTucson, AZ Area$71,346/yr
    University of Arizona Assistant Research Scientist salaries - 56 salaries reportedTucson, AZ Area$52,601/yr
    University of Arizona Associate Research Scientist salaries - 5 salaries reportedTucson, AZ Area$52,371/yr
    University of Arizona Research Assistant Scientist salaries - 3 salaries reportedTucson, AZ Area$55,444/yr
    University of Arizona Senior Research Scientist salaries - 2 salaries reportedTucson, AZ Area$75,421/yr
    Planetary Science Institute Associate Research Scientist salaries - 2 salaries reportedTucson, AZ Area$37/hr
    SION Power Senior Research Scientist salaries - 1 salaries reportedTucson, AZ Area$109,606/yr
    University of Arizona Assistant Research Scientist salaries - 1 salaries reportedTucson, AZ Area$49,269/yr
    JohnDoe Creative Assistant Research Scientist salaries - 1 salaries reportedTucson, AZ Area$12/hr
    Rincon Research Corporation Research Scientist/Engineer salaries - 1 salaries reportedTucson, AZ Area$87,185/yr
    University of Arizona Research Scientist IV salaries - 1 salaries reportedTucson, AZ Area$33/hr
    Raytheon Technologies Principal Data Scientist salaries - 1 salaries reportedTucson, AZ Area$126,430/yr

    Recent Salary Reports

    Below are the most recent research scientist salary reports. Employer name has been removed to protect anonymity.

    $65,700
    per year
    A Scientist reported making $65,700 per year
    Job Highlights
    1-2 years experience
    Full-time
     
    201 to 500 employees
    Company - Public
    $75,075
    per year
    A Research Scientist reported making $75,075 per year
    Job Highlights
    1-2 years experience
    Full-time
     
    10000+ employees
    College / University
    $38
    hourly
    A Scientist reported making $38 per hour
    Job Highlights
    5-7 years experience
    Contract
     
    1001 to 5000 employees
    Company - Private
    $88,946
    per year
    A Scientist reported making $88,946 per year
    Additional Pay
    $4k cash bonus
    Job Highlights
    8-10 years experience
    Full-time
     
    10000+ employees
    Company - Public
    $94,923
    per year
    A Scientist reported making $94,923 per year
    Additional Pay
    $5k cash bonus
    Job Highlights
    10+ years experience
    Full-time
     
    10000+ employees
    Company - Public
    $80,547
    per year
    A Research Scientist reported making $80,547 per year
    Job Highlights
    10+ years experience
    Full-time
     
    10000+ employees
    College / University
    $15
    hourly
    A Consulting Scientist reported making $15 per hour
    Additional Pay
    $1k cash bonus
    Job Highlights
    3-4 years experience
    Part-time
     
    10000+ employees
    Company - Public
    $15
    hourly
    A Consulting Scientist reported making $15 per hour
    Job Highlights
    1-2 years experience
    Part-time
     
    10000+ employees
    Company - Public
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