As of May 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Bench Scientist in the United States is $66. While Salary.com is seeing that Bench Scientist salary in the US can go up to $81 or down to $54, but most earn between $59 and $74. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Bench Scientist in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Pay Rate | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Bench Scientist Salary | $54 | US | May 01, 2026 |
| 25th Percentile Bench Scientist Salary | $59 | US | May 01, 2026 |
| 50th Percentile Bench Scientist Salary | $66 | US | May 01, 2026 |
| 75th Percentile Bench Scientist Salary | $74 | US | May 01, 2026 |
| 90th Percentile Bench Scientist Salary | $81 | US | May 01, 2026 |
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0 - 2 years experience
JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent
2 - 4 years experience
JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent
4 - 7 years experience
JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent
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