Scientist 2 Salary in the United States

How much does a Scientist 2 make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Scientist 2 in the United States is $99,043 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $48.

However, a Scientist 2's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $113,490
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $94,912 to $106,605
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $91,150
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Scientist 2 Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $106,605 $8,884 $2,050 $51
Average $99,043 $8,254 $1,905 $48
25th Percentile $94,912 $7,909 $1,825 $46
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Key Factors That Influence Scientist 2 Salaries

A Scientist 2'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Top Paying Cities for Scientist 2s

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:

  • San Jose: $124,923
  • San Francisco: $123,555
  • Oakland: $120,952

What Skills Can Increase a Scientist 2's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 5.88% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Radiologic Technology (Mentioned in 2.1% Job Postings): Radiologic Technology or Radiography, or X-Ray as it may also be referred, is the art and science of using radiation to provide images of the bones, organs, soft tissue and vessels that comprise the human body.
  • Home Care (Mentioned in 1.26% Job Postings): Homecare is health care or supportive care provided by a professional caregiver in the individual home where the patient or client is living, as opposed to care provided in group accommodations like clinics or nursing home.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 5.88%
Radiologic Technology 2.1%
Home Care 1.26%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Scientist 2's salary.
  • Personnel Management: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Financial Management: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • MRI: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Personnel Management
$113,900
15%
Financial Management
$111,919
13%
MRI
$108,948
10%
Dedication
$108,948
10%
Taking Action
$107,957
9%
Diagnostic Imaging
$106,967
8%
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How Education impacts a Scientist 2's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Scientist 2s enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Scientist 2 with a Bachelor's Degree is between $97,981 and $104,447).

Scientist 2 Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Scientist 2
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 21.4%
High School 21.4%
Associates 32.1%
Bachelors 33.9%
Masters 12.5%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Scientist 2 Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Scientist 2'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.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Scientist 2

Salaries for a Scientist 2 can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $90,218 in 2023 to around $90,828 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Scientist 2 salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Scientist 2 Over Time

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2023
$90,218
2024
$91,208
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$90,828
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2023 $90,218
2024 $91,208
2025 $90,828
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