As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Field Application Scientist in the US is $99,485, equivalent to $48 per hour, $1,913 weekly, or $8,290 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Field Application Scientist in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Field Application Scientist in the US vary widely, spanning from $71,832 to $123,398. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($85,010) and 75th percentile ($112,002), while top earners (90th percentile) make $123,398 per year. This $26,992 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Plumbing, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Field Application Scientist often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 84 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Field Application Scientist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Field Application Scientist Salary $71,832 US February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Field Application Scientist Salary $85,010 US February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Field Application Scientist Salary $99,485 US February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Field Application Scientist Salary $112,002 US February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Field Application Scientist Salary $123,398 US February 01, 2026
25% $85,010 10% $71,832 90% $123,398 75% $112,002 $99,485 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Field Application Scientist ?

A computer scientist is a person who has acquired the knowledge of computer science, the study of the theoretical foundations of information and computation and their application. Computer scientists typically work on the theoretical side of computer systems, as opposed to the hardware side that computer engineers mainly focus on (although there is overlap). Although computer scientists can also focus their work and research on specific areas (such as algorithm and data structure development and design, software engineering, information theory, database theory, computational complexity theory...

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