How much does a Senior Scientist make in Austin, TX?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Senior Scientist in Austin, TX is $130,291. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $121,119 to $151,006, with most professionals earning between $112,768 and $169,866.

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Senior Scientist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Senior Scientist Salary $112,768 Austin,TX March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Senior Scientist Salary $121,119 Austin,TX March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Senior Scientist Salary $130,291 Austin,TX March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Senior Scientist Salary $151,006 Austin,TX March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Senior Scientist Salary $169,866 Austin,TX March 01, 2025
25% $121,119 10% $112,768 90% $169,866 75% $151,006 $130,291 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Senior Scientist ?

A scientist is someone who conducts scientific research to advance knowledge in an area of interest. In classical antiquity, there was no real ancient analog of a modern scientist. Instead, philosophers engaged in the philosophical study of nature called natural philosophy, a precursor of natural science. It was not until the 19th century that the term scientist came into regular use after it was coined by the theologian, philosopher, and historian of science William Whewell in 1833. The term 'scientist' was first coined by him for Mary Somerville, partly because the term "man of science", mo...

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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 Senior Scientist in Austin, TX. The base salary for Senior Scientist ranges from $121,119 to $151,006 with the average base salary of $130,291. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $124,077 to $155,217 with the average total cash compensation of $135,860.
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