How much does a Senior Scientist make in Passaic, NJ?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Senior Scientist in Passaic, NJ is $142,666. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $125,301 to $160,590, with most professionals earning between $109,490 and $176,908.

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Senior Scientist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Senior Scientist Salary $109,490 Passaic,NJ April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Senior Scientist Salary $125,301 Passaic,NJ April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Senior Scientist Salary $142,666 Passaic,NJ April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Senior Scientist Salary $160,590 Passaic,NJ April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Senior Scientist Salary $176,908 Passaic,NJ April 01, 2025
25% $125,301 10% $109,490 90% $176,908 75% $160,590 $142,666 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 Passaic, NJ. The base salary for Senior Scientist ranges from $125,301 to $160,590 with the average base salary of $142,666. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $125,301 to $160,590 with the average total cash compensation of $142,666.
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About Passaic, New Jersey    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city had a total area of 3.244 square miles (8.401 km2), including 3.146 square miles (8.149 km2) of....More

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