What are the main factors that influence an Entry Level Research Scientist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Entry Level Research Scientist?

The MFG Nondurable industry offers the highest average compensation for Entry Level Research Scientist roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change An Entry Level Research Scientist's salary?

An Entry Level Research Scientist's salary grows with experience: a Spares Coordinator I (0-2 years)earns $65,222, a Spares Coordinator II (2-4 years)earns $75,041, a Spares Coordinator III (4-7 years)earns $86,466, a Spares Coordinator IV (7+ years)earns $105,602, a Entry Level Research Scientist (7+ years)earns $90,515,

What are the highest paying states for an Entry Level Research Scientist?

Entry Level Research Scientist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Entry Level Research Scientist roles are District of Columbia $96,396, California $96,030, Massachusetts $94,751. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Entry Level Research Scientist roles make?

Salaries for Entry Level Research Scientist level roles vary by specialization: Pathology Research Scientist III: $127,157; Entry Level Environmental Scientist: $119,349; Scientist - Clinical Research: $100,797; Pathology Research Scientist II: $99,813; Entry Level Associate Scientist: $83,218.

Entry Level Research Scientist Salary in Delaware

How much does an Entry Level Research Scientist make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Level Research Scientist in Delaware is $88,169 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.

However, an Entry Level Research Scientist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $109,809
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $76,905 to $99,496
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $66,650

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Entry Level Research Scientist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$99,496	$8,291	$1,913	$48
Average	$88,169	$7,347	$1,696	$42
25th Percentile	$76,905	$6,409	$1,479	$37

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Key Factors That Influence Entry Level Research Scientist Salaries

An Entry Level Research Scientist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Entry Level Research Scientist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Entry Level Research Scientist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $65,222
Early Career (1-2 years): $75,041
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $86,466
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $105,602
Expert (over 8 years): $90,515

Levels	Salary
Spares Co... Level Entry Level Research Scientist	$65,222
Spares Co... Level Entry Level Research Scientist	$75,041
Spares Co... Level Entry Level Research Scientist	$86,466
Spares Co... Level Entry Level Research Scientist	$105,602
Entry Lev... Level Entry Level Research Scientist	$90,515

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How Do Entry Level Research Scientist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Entry Level Research Scientists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $96,396.
California: $96,030.
Massachusetts: $94,751.

District of Columbia $96,396 California $96,030 Massachusetts $94,751 Washington $94,402 New Jersey $94,368 Alaska $94,246 Connecticut $93,044 New York $92,557

Hawaii $90,998 Rhode Island $90,267 Maryland $89,771 Minnesota $89,092 Colorado $88,830 Illinois $88,743 Oregon $88,412 Delaware $88,169

New Hampshire $88,015 Virginia $87,672 Pennsylvania $86,671 Nevada $86,166 North Dakota $86,001 Michigan $85,740 Wisconsin $85,644 Vermont $85,452

Texas $84,921 Maine $84,886 Arizona $84,834 Ohio $84,773 Georgia $83,972 Indiana $83,572 Wyoming $83,493 Utah $83,372

Iowa $83,319 Kansas $82,901 Louisiana $82,780 North Carolina $82,736 Missouri $82,719 Florida $82,379 Montana $82,196 Nebraska $82,022

Kentucky $81,926 South Carolina $81,578 Tennessee $81,360 Idaho $81,273 New Mexico $80,638 Oklahoma $80,498 Alabama $79,985 South Dakota $79,123

Arkansas $78,653 West Virginia $78,400 Mississippi $77,643

Top Paying Cities for Entry Level Research Scientists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $87,772
Little Creek: $88,414
Magnolia: $88,287

Lincoln, DE $87,772 Little Creek, DE $88,414 Magnolia, DE $88,287 Milford, DE $87,995 Marydel, DE $88,139 Millsboro, DE $87,403 Millville, DE $87,538 Milton, DE $87,690

Nassau, DE $87,753 Ocean View, DE $87,524 Rehoboth Beach, DE $87,692 Seaford, DE $87,741 Selbyville, DE $87,378 Smyrna, DE $88,475 Viola, DE $88,068 Woodside, DE $88,305

Bear, DE $88,101 Newark, DE $88,068 Claymont, DE $88,248 Delaware City, DE $88,156 Hockessin, DE $88,060 Kirkwood, DE $88,139 Middletown, DE $88,173 Montchanin, DE $88,080

New Castle, DE $88,093 Odessa, DE $88,217 Port Penn, DE $88,276 Rockland, DE $88,089 Saint Georges, DE $88,145 Townsend, DE $88,281 Winterthur, DE $88,099 Lewes, DE $87,724

Wilmington, DE $88,064 Dover, DE $88,414 Dover Afb, DE $87,948 Bethany Beach, DE $87,431 Bethel, DE $87,522 Bridgeville, DE $87,728 Camden Wyoming, DE $88,165 Cheswold, DE $88,385

Clayton, DE $88,388 Dagsboro, DE $87,370 Delmar, DE $87,230 Ellendale, DE $87,495 Felton, DE $87,988 Fenwick Island, DE $87,389 Frankford, DE $87,237 Frederica, DE $88,075

Georgetown, DE $87,337 Greenwood, DE $87,742 Harbeson, DE $87,430 Harrington, DE $87,876 Hartly, DE $88,150 Houston, DE $87,751 Kenton, DE $88,392 Laurel, DE $87,285

Yorklyn, DE $88,086

Entry Level Research Scientist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Entry Level Research Scientist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the MFG Nondurable and MFG Durable sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Entry Level Research Scientist positions in Software & Networking or Aerospace & Defense typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Entry Level Research Scientist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Entry Level Research Scientist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
MFG Nondurable	$114,619	$55.0	30%
MFG Durable	$105,802	$51.0	20%

Entry Level Research Scientist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Entry Level Research Scientist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$76,905

Average $88,169/year

$99,496

$6,409

Average $7,347/month

$8,291

$1,479

Average $1,696/week

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$48

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$99,496	$8,291	$1,913	$48
Average	$88,169	$7,347	$1,696	$42
25th Percentile	$76,905	$6,409	$1,479	$37

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