How much does an R&D Scientist make in Nashville, TN? The average R&D Scientist salary in Nashville, TN is $97,733 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $82,844 and $117,187. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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R&D Scientist

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R&D Partners - San Rafael , CA
The Scientist will be a key member of the Biomarker Strategy Team, supporting the Biomarker ... R&D Partners is an equal-opportunity employer.
LinkedIn - 4 days ago
Application Development Scientist - Spatial Biology Multiplex & Multi-Omics for Precision Oncology ... Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, including R&D, clinical, and regulatory ...
LinkedIn - 6 days ago
B., Kroger's, Target, Walmart, and Whole Foods Market, just to name a few. ----- Our senior R&D scientist will be in our Sausalito office and will assist in the development of new and current ...
LinkedIn - 48 days ago
We are engaged in the research and development process, and once the technology is mature, we ... a Sensor and Camera Electronics Research Scientist to join our CTO team in Milpitas
LinkedIn - 26 days ago
CSG Talent - Alameda , CA
The Senior Clinical Scientist will be responsible for leading ... clinical development programs, designing and executing clinical trials, analyzing data, and ...
LinkedIn - 4 days ago
The Clorox Company - Pleasanton , CA
The Brita R&D team is seeking a consumer obsessed product development expert to join our agile group of scientists. As a Research & Development Product Developer for Brita, you will be part of a team ...
LinkedIn - 38 days ago

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117187
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Average Total Cash Compensation

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97828
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of R&D Scientist in Nashville, TN. The base salary for R&D Scientist ranges from $82,844 to $117,187 with the average base salary of $97,733. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $82,992 to $117,403 with the average total cash compensation of $97,828.

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About Nashville, Tennessee    Nashville is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Tennessee. The city is the county seat of Davidson County and is located on the C....More

Nashville, Tennessee  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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