Science and research salaries in the United States (Senior)

The median yearly salary of science and research jobs in the United States (Senior) is USD 147,250, from 89 open positions with a salary. Half of them pay between USD 118,575 and USD 161,092.

Median yearly salary: USD 147,250

Middle half: USD 118,575 – USD 161,092

Amounts are yearly, in USD. Hourly, daily, weekly and monthly pay is converted to a yearly amount. Positions in other currencies do not count.

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

GRVTY — USD 160,000 (positions: 3)
Generate Biomedicines — USD 150,000 (positions: 3)
Flagship Pioneering, Inc. — USD 117,375 (positions: 8)
Systimmune — USD 80,000 (positions: 6)

Trend

From USD 155,241 on 2026-10-23 to USD 147,961 on 2026-11-12

Newest positions with a salary

Sr. Associate Scientist II, On-Target NGS

Prime MedicineBiotech, pharma and medtechCambridge, MA

USD 106K–117K / year
Senior
Science and research

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Computational and Experimental Scientist

CleraAI and dataNew York

USD 3,000–5,000 / month
Remote
Senior
Science and research

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Senior Scientist, Discovery Science

Flagship Pioneering, Inc.Biotech, pharma and medtechCambridge, MA USA

USD 126K–181.5K / year
Senior
Science and research

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Research Specialist, Experimental Neuroscience

Astera InstituteBiotech, pharma and medtechAlameda

USD 90K–150K / year
On-site
Senior
Science and research

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Scientist, Cellular Immunology and Inflammation

Flagship Pioneering, Inc.Biotech, pharma and medtechCambridge, MA USA

USD 100K–143K / year
Senior
Science and research

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Scientist I – Ingredient Discovery

Debut BiotechBiotech, pharma and medtechSan Diego, CA

USD 90K–120K / year
Senior
Science and research

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Lead Design Researcher

USD 126.3K–173.7K / year
Remote
US only
Senior
Science and research

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Senior Staff Geologist

Langan Engineering & Environmental ServicesEnergy and climateIrvine, California, United States

USD 76K–110K / year
Senior
Science and research

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Senior Scientist I, Molecular Virology

Generate BiomedicinesAI and dataSomerville, MA

USD 125K–175K / year
Senior
Science and research

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Senior User Researcher

FormlabsManufacturing and hardwareSomerville, MA

USD 125K–155K / year
Senior
Science and research

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