Junior Research Scientist Salary in Syracuse, NY

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Junior Research Scientist in Syracuse, NY is $77,393. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $68,101 to $86,211, with most professionals earning between $59,640 and $94,239.

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Document algorithms and tools.

September 21, 2022

Schedule participant baseline and follow-up interview appointments and coordinate with other field staff schedules.

January 26, 2023

Requires one year of relevant post-high school education or equivalent and one-two years of related experience.

February 13, 2023

Participate in the preparation of technical memos, white papers that summarize research, peer-review publications and user-guides.

April 02, 2023

Support product transition from research to operations.

April 06, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Junior Research Scientist in Syracuse, NY

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68101

86211

77393

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91204

80166

What is the average salary for Junior Research Scientist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Junior Research Scientist in Syracuse, NY. The base salary for Junior Research Scientist ranges from $68,101 to $86,211 with the average base salary of $77,393. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $69,949 to $91,204 with the average total cash compensation of $80,166.

View Average Salary for Junior Research Scientist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$77,393	$68,101 - $86,211
Bonus	$2,773	$1,848 - $4,993
Total Pay	$80,166	$69,949 - $91,204

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Junior Research Scientist Salary Near Syracuse, NY

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Syracuse, NY
CITY, STATE Clay, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,101 - $86,211	COMPARE TO Syracuse, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Utica, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,070 - $84,906	COMPARE TO Syracuse, NY
CITY, STATE Binghamton, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,793 - $83,290	COMPARE TO Syracuse, NY
CITY, STATE Henrietta, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,961 - $84,768	COMPARE TO Syracuse, NY
CITY, STATE Rochester, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,961 - $84,768	COMPARE TO Syracuse, NY
CITY, STATE Schenectady, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,104 - $87,481	COMPARE TO Syracuse, NY

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About Syracuse, New York

Syracuse is located at 43°2′49″N 76°8′40″W / 43.04694°N 76.14444°W / 43.04694; -76.14444 (43.046899, -76.144423). It is located about 87 miles (140 km) east of Rochester, 131 miles (210 km) east of Buffalo,and 150 miles (240 km) west of the state capital Albany. It is also the halfway point between New York City and Toronto, about 245 miles (390 km) from each, Toronto to the northwest and NYC to the southeast. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 25.6 square miles (66 square kilometres), of which 25.1 square miles (65 square kilometres) is land and 0.6...

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About Syracuse, New York Syracuse is located at 43°2′49″N 76°8′40″W / 43.04694°N 76.14444°W / 43.04694; -76.14444 (43.046899, -76.144423). It is located about 87 miles (140....More

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