Associate Scientist, Scientist Salary in the United States

How much does an Associate Scientist, Scientist make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Scientist, Scientist in the United States is $131,365 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $63.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $162,702
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $119,002 to $147,768
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $107,746
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Associate Scientist, Scientist Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
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Weekly
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Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $147,768 $12,314 $2,842 $71
Average $131,365 $10,947 $2,526 $63
25th Percentile $119,002 $9,917 $2,289 $57
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Key Factors That Influence Associate Scientist, Scientist Salaries

An Associate Scientist, 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Top Paying Cities for Associate Scientist, 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:

  • San Jose: $165,691
  • San Francisco: $163,877
  • Oakland: $160,423

What Skills Can Increase an Associate Scientist, Scientist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 12.14% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Data Analysis (Mentioned in 2.81% Job Postings): Data analysis is a process of inspecting, cleansing, transforming, and modeling data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions, and supporting decision-making. Data analysis has multiple facets and approaches, encompassing diverse techniques under a variety of names, and is used in different business, science, and social science domains. In today's business world, data analysis plays a role in making decisions more scientific and helping businesses operate more effectively. Data mining is a particular data analysis technique that focuses on modeling and knowledge discovery for predictive rather than purely descriptive purposes, while business intelligence covers data analysis that relies heavily on aggregation, focusing mainly on business information. In statistical applications, data analysis can be divided into descriptive statistics, exploratory data analysis (EDA), and confirmatory data analysis (CDA). EDA focuses on discovering new features in the data while CDA focuses on confirming or falsifying existing hypotheses. Predictive analytics focuses on application of statistical models for predictive forecasting or classification, while text analytics applies statistical, linguistic, and structural techniques to extract and classify information from textual sources, a species of unstructured data. All of the above are varieties of data analysis.
  • Process Development (Mentioned in 1.78% Job Postings): Process development consists of designing and developing, as well as evaluating costs and efficiency.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 12.14%
Data Analysis 2.81%
Process Development 1.78%
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 an Associate Scientist, Scientist's salary.
  • Drug Discovery: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Oncology: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Machine Learning: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Drug Discovery
$141,874
8%
Oncology
$140,561
7%
Machine Learning
$139,247
6%
Cell Biology
$137,933
5%
Biotechnology
$137,933
5%
Immunology
$137,933
5%
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Associate Scientist, Scientist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Associate Scientist, Scientist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 80% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Healthcare sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Associate Scientist, Scientist positions in Retail & Wholesale or MFG Durable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Associate Scientist, Scientist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Associate Scientist, Scientist

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking$183,911$88.040%
Healthcare$170,774$82.030%
Biotechnology$157,638$76.020%
Energy & Utilities$144,502$69.010%

How Education impacts an Associate Scientist, Scientist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Associate Scientist, Scientists enter the field with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Associate Scientist, Scientist with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent is between $128,693 and $136,760).

Associate Scientist, Scientist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Associate Scientist, Scientist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.2%
High School 0.2%
Associates 9.9%
Bachelors 11.2%
Masters 9.9%
Doctorate 78.7%
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Associate Scientist, Scientist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Associate Scientist, 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.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Associate Scientist, Scientist

Salaries for an Associate Scientist, Scientist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $93,007 in 2023 to around $90,549 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Associate Scientist, Scientist salary trends, .

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Most common benefits for Associate Scientist, Scientist

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  • Trinity Health

    Columbus, OH

    Trinity Health | Columbus, OH

    Medical Lab Scientist or MLT, Microbiology. Employment Type: Full time. Shift: Evening Shift. About the job. The Medical Technologist performs laboratory t... more

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  • Ohio State University

    Columbus, OH

    Ohio State University | Columbus, OH

    Medical Laboratory Scientist - Critical Care. Department: University Hospital | Critical Care Laboratory. Scope Of Position: The Critical Care Laboratory (... more

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  • Ohio State University

    Columbus, OH

    Ohio State University | Columbus, OH

    Physician Or Physician Scientist - Cardiovascular Medicine, Associate Director For Advanced Arrhythmia Research (Open Rank/Track Faculty). The Ohio State U... more

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  • Ohio State University

    Columbus, OH

    Ohio State University | Columbus, OH

    Blood Bank Laboratory Scientist - Transfusion Service. The Blood Bank Technologist prepares blood components for transfusion. Preparation of blood componen... more

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  • Bread Financial Payments

    Columbus, OH

    Bread Financial Payments | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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    Find your next job here. Will train the right candidate. Average salaries from $20 - $37/Hr, full time and part time shifts available now. Hiring for: Scie... more

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FAQ about Associate Scientist, Scientist

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Associate Scientist, Scientist?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Associate Scientist, Scientist roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

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