Lead Scientist Salary in Saint Paul, Minnesota

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As of December 01, 2024, the average annual pay of Lead Scientist in Saint Paul, MN is $109,251. While Salary.com is seeing that Lead Scientist salary in Saint Paul, MN can go up to $150,792 or down to $77,453, but most earn between $92,607 and $130,995. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lead Scientist in the United States.

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Develops and executes technology transfer plans in support of new products, effectively integrating site time and event schedules to priorities established through corporate structures.

January 16, 2023

Support and lead evolving business development efforts by applying technical and functional expertise to develop business solutions.

March 18, 2023

Design, conduct and coordinate assay development projects from inception to completion for the development of new assays needed to support manufacturing and testing programs.

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Average Salary Range for Lead Scientist in Saint Paul, MN

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

92607

130995

109251

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

92771

131244

109357

What is the average salary for Lead Scientist in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lead Scientist in Saint Paul, MN. The base salary for Lead Scientist ranges from $92,607 to $130,995 with the average base salary of $109,251. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $92,771 to $131,244 with the average total cash compensation of $109,357.

View Average Salary for Lead Scientist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$109,251	$92,607 - $130,995
Bonus	$105	$164 - $249
Total Pay	$109,357	$92,771 - $131,244

* 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.

Lead Scientist Salary Near Saint Paul, MN

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Saint Paul, MN
CITY, STATE Minneapolis, MN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $92,991 - $131,538	COMPARE TO Saint Paul, MN
CITY, STATE Burnsville, MN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $92,729 - $131,168	COMPARE TO Saint Paul, MN
CITY, STATE Eden Prairie, MN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $92,834 - $131,316	COMPARE TO Saint Paul, MN
CITY, STATE Minnetonka, MN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $92,991 - $131,538	COMPARE TO Saint Paul, MN
CITY, STATE Lakeville, MN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $92,415 - $130,723	COMPARE TO Saint Paul, MN
CITY, STATE Rochester, MN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,501 - $123,772	COMPARE TO Saint Paul, MN

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About Saint Paul, Minnesota

Saint Paul's history and growth as a landing port are tied to water. The city's defining physical characteristic, the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers, was carved into the region during the last ice age, as were the steep river bluffs and dramatic palisades on which the city is built. Receding glaciers and Lake Agassiz forced torrents of water from a glacial river that undercut the river valleys. The city is situated in east-central Minnesota. The Mississippi River forms a municipal boundary on part of the city's west, southwest, and southeast sides. Minneapolis, the state's ...

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