Senior Scientist Salary in Miami, Florida

Senior Scientist Salary in Miami, FL

How much does a Senior Scientist make in Miami, FL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Senior Scientist in Miami, FL is $126,447. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $117,548 to $146,550, with most professionals earning between $109,445 and $164,852.

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Senior Scientist Salary $109,445 Miami,FL April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Senior Scientist Salary $117,548 Miami,FL April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Senior Scientist Salary $126,447 Miami,FL April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Senior Scientist Salary $146,550 Miami,FL April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Senior Scientist Salary $164,852 Miami,FL April 01, 2025
25% $117,548 10% $109,445 90% $164,852 75% $146,550 $126,447 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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    Scientist I - Biotech

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

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    Senior Scientist

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

  3. Up a level:

    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 Senior Scientist in Miami, FL. The base salary for Senior Scientist ranges from $117,548 to $146,550 with the average base salary of $126,447. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $120,421 to $150,636 with the average total cash compensation of $131,867.
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