Polymer Scientist Salary in Durham, North Carolina

How much does a Polymer Scientist make in Durham, NC?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Polymer Scientist in Durham, NC is $109,131. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $99,211 to $121,604, with most professionals earning between $90,179 and $132,960.

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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 Durham, NC

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

99211

121604

109131

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

101705

125456

112780

What is the average salary for Polymer Scientist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Polymer Scientist in Durham, NC. The base salary for Polymer Scientist ranges from $99,211 to $121,604 with the average base salary of $109,131. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $101,705 to $125,456 with the average total cash compensation of $112,780.

View Average Salary for Polymer Scientist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$109,131	$99,211 - $121,604
Bonus	$3,650	$2,494 - $3,852
Total Pay	$112,780	$101,705 - $125,456

* 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 Durham, NC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Chapel Hill, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,709 - $120,988	COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Cary, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,898 - $122,445	COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Raleigh, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,898 - $122,445	COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Burlington, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $97,519 - $119,530	COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE High Point, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,534 - $120,775	COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Greensboro, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $97,949 - $120,057	COMPARE TO Durham, NC

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About Durham, North Carolina

Durham is a city in and the county seat of Durham County in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the city's population to be 251,893 as of July 1, 2014, making it the 4th-most populous city in North Carolina, and the 78th-most populous city in the United States. Durham is the core of the four-county Durham-Chapel Hill Metropolitan Area, which has a population of 542,710 as of U.S. Census 2014 Population Estimates. The US Office of Management and Budget also includes Durham as a part of the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Combined Statistical Area, which has a populatio...

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