Jobs › Science and research jobs in the United States › Science and research salaries in the United States › Science and research salaries in the United States (Mid) Science and research salaries in the United States (Mid) The median yearly salary of science and research jobs in the United States (Mid) is USD 132,000, from 39 open positions with a salary. Half of them pay between USD 94,300 and USD 161,025.
Median yearly salary: USD 132,000
Middle half: USD 94,300 – USD 161,025
Amounts are yearly, in USD. Hourly, daily, weekly and monthly pay is converted to a yearly amount. Positions in other currencies do not count.
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Salary by level Level Median yearly salary Middle half Positions Entry USD 107,500 USD 79,250 – USD 137,500 57 Mid USD 132,000 USD 94,300 – USD 161,025 39 Senior USD 147,250 USD 118,575 – USD 161,092 89 Staff USD 191,300 USD 168,800 – USD 241,800 55
Top paying companies Trend From USD 150,749 on 2026-10-23 to USD 131,260 on 2026-11-12
Newest positions with a salary USD 134K–166K / year RemoteUS only Mid Science and research +1Requirements 3+ years of experience USD 128K–160K / yearMid Science and research +1Requirements 1+ years of experience USD 97K–132K / year HybridMid Science and research +2Requirements 2+ years of experienceDetails 30% travel USD 90–140 / hour RemoteUS only Mid Science and research +1Requirements Contractor / B2B / freelance USD 90–140 / hour RemoteUS only Mid Science and research +1Requirements Contractor / B2B / freelance USD 150–160 / hour RemoteMid Science and research +2Requirements 2+ years of experience · Contractor / B2B / freelance USD 90–140 / hour RemoteUS only Mid Science and research +1Requirements Contractor / B2B / freelance USD 90–140 / hour RemoteUS only Mid Science and research +1Requirements Contractor / B2B / freelance USD 38–52 / hour On-siteMid Science and research +1Requirements 2+ years of experience USD 76K–101K / yearMid Science and research +1Requirements 3+ years of experience Open the job list