Bench Scientist Salary in Columbia, South Carolina

Bench Scientist Salary in Columbia, SC

How much does a Bench Scientist make in Columbia, SC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Bench Scientist in Columbia, SC is $125,254. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $110,007 to $140,990, with most professionals earning between $96,127 and $155,316.

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10th Percentile Bench Scientist Salary $96,127 Columbia,SC April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Bench Scientist Salary $110,007 Columbia,SC April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Bench Scientist Salary $125,254 Columbia,SC April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Bench Scientist Salary $140,990 Columbia,SC April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Bench Scientist Salary $155,316 Columbia,SC April 01, 2025
25% $110,007 10% $96,127 90% $155,316 75% $140,990 $125,254 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. Down a level:

    Scientist I - Biotech

    0 - 2 years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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    Bench Scientist

    2 - 4 years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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    Scientist III - Biotech

    4 - 7 years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Bench Scientist in Columbia, SC. The base salary for Bench Scientist ranges from $110,007 to $140,990 with the average base salary of $125,254. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $110,007 to $140,990 with the average total cash compensation of $125,254.
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About Columbia, South Carolina    One of Columbia's more prominent geographical features is its fall line, the boundary between the upland Piedmont region and the Atlantic Coastal Plai....More

Columbia, South Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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