As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Senior Scientist in Idaho is $117,609, equivalent to $57 per hour, $2,262 weekly, or $9,801 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Senior Scientist in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Senior Scientist in Idaho vary widely, spanning from $96,554 to $145,565. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($106,588) and 75th percentile ($132,242), while top earners (90th percentile) make $145,565 per year. This $25,654 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Data Analysis, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Idaho Senior Scientist often earn 6.7% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 83 companies. However, Idaho currently ranks 44 nationwide for Senior Scientist job salary. 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
Senior Scientist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Senior Scientist Salary $96,554 ID September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Senior Scientist Salary $106,588 ID September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Senior Scientist Salary $117,609 ID September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Senior Scientist Salary $132,242 ID September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Senior Scientist Salary $145,565 ID September 01, 2026
25% $106,588 10% $96,554 90% $145,565 75% $132,242 $117,609 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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Location Aberdeen, ID Avg. Salary $89,740 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ahsahka, ID Avg. Salary $92,392 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Albion, ID Avg. Salary $92,262 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Almo, ID Avg. Salary $92,292 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location American Falls, ID Avg. Salary $91,283 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Arbon, ID Avg. Salary $89,743 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Arco, ID Avg. Salary $92,161 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Arimo, ID Avg. Salary $89,531 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ashton, ID Avg. Salary $92,489 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Athol, ID Avg. Salary $97,150 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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