What are the main factors that influence an Application Scientist's salary?

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

How does experience change An Application Scientist's salary?

An Application Scientist's salary grows with experience: an Applications Programmer I (0-2 years)earns $75,410, an Application Scientist (2-4 years)earns $98,496, an Applications Programmer III (4-7 years)earns $126,726, an Applications Programmer IV (7+ years)earns $148,499, an Applications Programmer V (7-10 years)earns $172,568,

What are the highest paying states for an Application Scientist?

Application Scientist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Application Scientist roles are District of Columbia $106,911, California $106,506, Massachusetts $105,086. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Application Scientist roles make?

Salaries for Application Scientist level roles vary by specialization: Application Packager: $158,976; Associate Scientist, Scientist: $131,260; Scientist: $125,723; Application Developer: $123,157; Application Architect: $122,763.

Application Scientist Salary in Delaware

How much does an Application Scientist make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Application Scientist in Delaware is $97,786 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $47.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $112,262
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $87,561 to $105,363
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $78,251

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Application Scientist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$105,363	$8,780	$2,026	$51
Average	$97,786	$8,149	$1,881	$47
25th Percentile	$87,561	$7,297	$1,684	$42

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Key Factors That Influence Application Scientist Salaries

An Application 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 Application Scientist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Application 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): $75,410
Early Career (1-2 years): $98,496
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $126,726
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $148,499
Expert (over 8 years): $172,568

Levels	Salary
Applicati... Level Application Scientist	$75,410
Applicati... Level Application Scientist	$98,496
Applicati... Level Application Scientist	$126,726
Applicati... Level Application Scientist	$148,499
Applicati... Level Application Scientist	$172,568

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How Do Application 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 Application Scientists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $106,911.
California: $106,506.
Massachusetts: $105,086.

District of Columbia $106,911 California $106,506 Massachusetts $105,086 Washington $104,700 New Jersey $104,661 Alaska $104,526 Connecticut $103,194 New York $102,653

Hawaii $100,924 Rhode Island $100,113 Maryland $99,563 Minnesota $98,810 Colorado $98,520 Illinois $98,424 Oregon $98,057 Delaware $97,786

New Hampshire $97,616 Virginia $97,236 Pennsylvania $96,125 Nevada $95,565 North Dakota $95,382 Michigan $95,092 Wisconsin $94,986 Vermont $94,774

Texas $94,185 Maine $94,146 Arizona $94,088 Ohio $94,020 Georgia $93,132 Indiana $92,688 Wyoming $92,601 Utah $92,466

Iowa $92,408 Kansas $91,944 Louisiana $91,809 North Carolina $91,761 Missouri $91,742 Florida $91,365 Montana $91,162 Nebraska $90,969

Kentucky $90,863 South Carolina $90,477 Tennessee $90,235 Idaho $90,139 New Mexico $89,434 Oklahoma $89,279 Alabama $88,710 South Dakota $87,754

Arkansas $87,232 West Virginia $86,952 Mississippi $86,112

Top Paying Cities for Application 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: $97,346
Little Creek: $98,059
Magnolia: $97,918

Lincoln, DE $97,346 Little Creek, DE $98,059 Magnolia, DE $97,918 Milford, DE $97,593 Marydel, DE $97,753 Millsboro, DE $96,937 Millville, DE $97,087 Milton, DE $97,255

Nassau, DE $97,326 Ocean View, DE $97,071 Rehoboth Beach, DE $97,257 Seaford, DE $97,312 Selbyville, DE $96,909 Smyrna, DE $98,126 Viola, DE $97,674 Woodside, DE $97,937

Bear, DE $97,711 Newark, DE $97,674 Claymont, DE $97,874 Delaware City, DE $97,772 Hockessin, DE $97,666 Kirkwood, DE $97,753 Middletown, DE $97,791 Montchanin, DE $97,688

New Castle, DE $97,702 Odessa, DE $97,839 Port Penn, DE $97,905 Rockland, DE $97,697 Saint Georges, DE $97,760 Townsend, DE $97,911 Winterthur, DE $97,709 Lewes, DE $97,293

Wilmington, DE $97,670 Dover, DE $98,059 Dover Afb, DE $97,542 Bethany Beach, DE $96,968 Bethel, DE $97,069 Bridgeville, DE $97,298 Camden Wyoming, DE $97,782 Cheswold, DE $98,027

Clayton, DE $98,030 Dagsboro, DE $96,901 Delmar, DE $96,745 Ellendale, DE $97,039 Felton, DE $97,585 Fenwick Island, DE $96,922 Frankford, DE $96,753 Frederica, DE $97,682

Georgetown, DE $96,864 Greenwood, DE $97,313 Harbeson, DE $96,967 Harrington, DE $97,462 Hartly, DE $97,765 Houston, DE $97,323 Kenton, DE $98,034 Laurel, DE $96,806

Yorklyn, DE $97,694

Application Scientist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Application 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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$87,561

Average $97,786/year

$105,363

$7,297

Average $8,149/month

$8,780

$1,684

Average $1,881/week

$2,026

$42

Average $47/hour

$51

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$105,363	$8,780	$2,026	$51
Average	$97,786	$8,149	$1,881	$47
25th Percentile	$87,561	$7,297	$1,684	$42

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