Polymer Scientist Salary in Columbus, Georgia

How much does a Polymer Scientist make?

As of December 01, 2024, the average annual pay of Polymer Scientist in Columbus, GA is $99,619. While Salary.com is seeing that Polymer Scientist salary in Columbus, GA can go up to $121,384 or down to $82,313, but most earn between $90,560 and $111,012. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Polymer Scientist in the United States.

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Participate on technical teams focused on corporate growth programs as well as efforts to improve quality/reliability of laboratory services.

February 28, 2023

Demonstrated track record of designing experiments and troubleshooting results to overcome technical challenges.

March 14, 2023

Prepare technical presentations and supporting literature to enable customer engagement.

March 19, 2023

Interaction with customers and material suppliers for formulary and product development material characterization, application/technology exchanges will be required as a part of the role.

March 23, 2023

Lead the scientific work with prospective and existing customers to generate interest, build relationships, develop application specific methods and justifications for purchase.

April 14, 2023

Contribute to ideation, conceptualization, and development of new ways of manufacturing with silicone and other polymers.

April 16, 2023

Supporting the Polymer Science group priorities by leading and contributing to high-impact New Technology Introduction (NTI) programs.

April 18, 2023

Develop and maintain polymer characterization capabilities, especially rheology and viscosity, needed to support various R&D programs, manufacturing and technical service needs.

May 10, 2023

Assist in the growth of a state-of-the-art adhesives and coatings applications laboratory.

May 16, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Polymer Scientist in Columbus, GA

Average Base Salary

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90560

111012

99619

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

92841

114522

102952

What is the average salary for Polymer Scientist in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Polymer Scientist in Columbus, GA. The base salary for Polymer Scientist ranges from $90,560 to $111,012 with the average base salary of $99,619. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $92,841 to $114,522 with the average total cash compensation of $102,952.

View Average Salary for Polymer Scientist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$99,619	$90,560 - $111,012
Bonus	$3,334	$2,281 - $3,511
Total Pay	$102,952	$92,841 - $114,522

* 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.

Polymer Scientist Salary Near Columbus, GA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Columbus, GA
CITY, STATE Auburn, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,932 - $112,694	COMPARE TO Columbus, GA
CITY, STATE Macon, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $94,623 - $115,992	COMPARE TO Columbus, GA
CITY, STATE Albany, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $93,639 - $114,785	COMPARE TO Columbus, GA
CITY, STATE Montgomery, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,355 - $111,986	COMPARE TO Columbus, GA
CITY, STATE Dothan, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,657 - $107,453	COMPARE TO Columbus, GA
CITY, STATE Prattville, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,355 - $111,986	COMPARE TO Columbus, GA

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About Columbus, Georgia

Columbus is one of Georgia's three Fall Line Cities, along with Augusta and Macon. The Fall Line is where the hilly lands of the Piedmont plateau meet the flat terrain of the coastal plain. As such, Columbus has a varied landscape of rolling hills on the north side and flat plains on the south. The fall line causes rivers in the area to decline rapidly towards sea level. Textile mills were established here in the 19th and early 20th centuries to take advantage of the water power from the falls. Columbus was developed along the Chattahoochee River. Interstate 185 runs east of the city, with acc...

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