What are the main factors that influence a Scientific Researcher's salary?

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

How does experience change a Scientific Researcher's salary?

A Scientific Researcher's salary grows with experience: starting around $126,460 for beginners, reaching about $129,362 at mid-level, and approach $138,921 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Scientific Researcher?

Scientific Researcher salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Scientific Researcher roles are District of Columbia $141,857, California $141,319, Massachusetts $139,435. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Scientific Researcher roles make?

Salaries for Scientific Researcher level roles vary by specialization: Scientific Director: $195,844; Scientific Manager: $113,365; Scientific Liaison: $106,635; Researcher: $91,627; Scientific Officer: $73,541.

Scientific Researcher Salary in Delaware

How much does a Scientific Researcher make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Scientific Researcher in Delaware is $129,749 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $62.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $157,570
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $115,817 to $144,312
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $103,133

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Scientific Researcher Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$144,312	$12,026	$2,775	$69
Average	$129,749	$10,812	$2,495	$62
25th Percentile	$115,817	$9,651	$2,227	$56

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Key Factors That Influence Scientific Researcher Salaries

A Scientific Researcher'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 Scientific Researcher Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Scientific Researcher'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): $126,460
Early Career (1-2 years): $126,847
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $129,362
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $136,577
Expert (over 8 years): $138,921

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Scientific Researcher	$126,460
Intermediate Level Scientific Researcher	$126,847
Senior Level Scientific Researcher	$129,362
Specialist Level Scientific Researcher	$136,577
Expert Level Scientific Researcher	$138,921

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How Do Scientific Researcher 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 Scientific Researchers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $141,857.
California: $141,319.
Massachusetts: $139,435.

District of Columbia $141,857 California $141,319 Massachusetts $139,435 Washington $138,923 New Jersey $138,871 Alaska $138,692 Connecticut $136,924 New York $136,206

Hawaii $133,913 Rhode Island $132,837 Maryland $132,107 Minnesota $131,107 Colorado $130,723 Illinois $130,595 Oregon $130,108 Delaware $129,749

New Hampshire $129,524 Virginia $129,019 Pennsylvania $127,545 Nevada $126,802 North Dakota $126,559 Michigan $126,175 Wisconsin $126,034 Vermont $125,752

Texas $124,970 Maine $124,919 Arizona $124,842 Ohio $124,752 Georgia $123,574 Indiana $122,984 Wyoming $122,869 Utah $122,690

Iowa $122,613 Kansas $121,998 Louisiana $121,818 North Carolina $121,754 Missouri $121,729 Florida $121,229 Montana $120,960 Nebraska $120,704

Kentucky $120,563 South Carolina $120,050 Tennessee $119,730 Idaho $119,602 New Mexico $118,667 Oklahoma $118,462 Alabama $117,706 South Dakota $116,437

Arkansas $115,745 West Virginia $115,374 Mississippi $114,259

Top Paying Cities for Scientific Researchers

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: $134,285
Little Creek: $133,042
Magnolia: $133,593

Lincoln, DE $134,285 Little Creek, DE $133,042 Magnolia, DE $133,593 Milford, DE $134,285 Marydel, DE $132,542 Millsboro, DE $134,285 Millville, DE $135,182 Milton, DE $134,285

Nassau, DE $134,285 Ocean View, DE $135,182 Rehoboth Beach, DE $135,182 Seaford, DE $132,875 Selbyville, DE $135,182 Smyrna, DE $132,388 Viola, DE $133,593 Woodside, DE $133,208

Bear, DE $131,415 Newark, DE $131,466 Claymont, DE $131,568 Delaware City, DE $131,466 Hockessin, DE $131,568 Kirkwood, DE $131,466 Middletown, DE $132,119 Montchanin, DE $131,568

New Castle, DE $131,568 Odessa, DE $132,299 Port Penn, DE $131,107 Rockland, DE $131,568 Saint Georges, DE $131,466 Townsend, DE $132,107 Winterthur, DE $131,568 Lewes, DE $134,285

Wilmington, DE $131,568 Dover, DE $132,978 Dover Afb, DE $133,285 Bethany Beach, DE $135,182 Bethel, DE $132,875 Bridgeville, DE $134,285 Camden Wyoming, DE $133,119 Cheswold, DE $132,670

Clayton, DE $132,337 Dagsboro, DE $135,182 Delmar, DE $132,875 Ellendale, DE $134,285 Felton, DE $134,285 Fenwick Island, DE $135,182 Frankford, DE $135,182 Frederica, DE $134,285

Georgetown, DE $134,285 Greenwood, DE $134,285 Harbeson, DE $134,285 Harrington, DE $134,285 Hartly, DE $132,273 Houston, DE $134,285 Kenton, DE $132,337 Laurel, DE $132,875

Yorklyn, DE $131,568

Scientific Researcher Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Scientific Researcher'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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$115,817

Average $129,749/year

$144,312

$9,651

Average $10,812/month

$12,026

$2,227

Average $2,495/week

$2,775

$56

Average $62/hour

$69

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$144,312	$12,026	$2,775	$69
Average	$129,749	$10,812	$2,495	$62
25th Percentile	$115,817	$9,651	$2,227	$56

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