How much does a Senior Scientist make in Rochester, MN?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Senior Scientist in Rochester, MN is $125,195. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $109,956 to $140,924, with most professionals earning between $96,082 and $155,244.

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Senior Scientist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Senior Scientist Salary $96,082 Rochester,MN April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Senior Scientist Salary $109,956 Rochester,MN April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Senior Scientist Salary $125,195 Rochester,MN April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Senior Scientist Salary $140,924 Rochester,MN April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Senior Scientist Salary $155,244 Rochester,MN April 01, 2025
25% $109,956 10% $96,082 90% $155,244 75% $140,924 $125,195 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 Rochester, MN. The base salary for Senior Scientist ranges from $109,956 to $140,924 with the average base salary of $125,195. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $109,956 to $140,924 with the average total cash compensation of $125,195.
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About Rochester, Minnesota    Rochester is a city founded in 1854 in the U.S. State of Minnesota and is the county seat of Olmsted County located on the Zumbro River's south fork i....More

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