Postdoctoral Fellow Salary in Columbus, Ohio

How much does a Postdoctoral Fellow make in Columbus, OH?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Columbus, OH is $182,301. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $162,628 to $210,366, with most professionals earning between $144,718 and $235,918.

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Participates in research studies to include molecular biology, immunohistochemistry, RNA extractions, real time PCR, western blots, biochemical determinations, plasmid preparation and analysis, cell transfections.

October 04, 2022

Provides clinical material for the Caravel website with the objective of communicating autism spectrum disorder (ASD) information.

November 09, 2022

Performs laboratory research utilizing experimental protocols which will involve specialized procedures such as molecular analysis of specific RNA transcripts by quantitative RT-PCR, miRNA transcriptomics, Western blotting, ELISAs, antibody arrays and proteomics, animal handling and injections, dissections, sectioning, and immunohistochemistry.

January 17, 2023

Assists in designing, developing, executing, and implementing scientific research and/or development.

February 22, 2023

Maintains professional boundaries with clients and their families, representing organization in a professional manner.

February 27, 2023

Lead analyses in existing projects of prenatal risk factors for autism.

March 12, 2023

Developing or applying machine learning and/or biostatistics to detect patterns that can improve clinical decision support and accelerate biomedical discovery.

March 15, 2023

Demonstrates leadership in presentation materials and manuscript preparation.

April 02, 2023

Prepares data for presentations at scientific meetings and for publication in journals.

April 03, 2023

Assist with program evaluation research and implementation.

May 18, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Postdoctoral Fellow in Columbus, OH

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

162628

210366

182301

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

180918

242146

207828

What is the average salary for Postdoctoral Fellow in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Postdoctoral Fellow in Columbus, OH. The base salary for Postdoctoral Fellow ranges from $162,628 to $210,366 with the average base salary of $182,301. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $180,918 to $242,146 with the average total cash compensation of $207,828.

View Average Salary for Postdoctoral Fellow as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$182,301	$162,628 - $210,366
Bonus	$25,527	$18,290 - $31,780
Total Pay	$207,828	$180,918 - $242,146

* 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.

Postdoctoral Fellow Salary Near Columbus, OH

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Newark, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $161,626 - $209,070	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Springfield, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $155,563 - $201,227	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Chillicothe, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $152,507 - $197,273	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Mansfield, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $159,872 - $206,801	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Dayton, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $161,643 - $209,091	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Lima, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $154,762 - $200,190	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH

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About Columbus, Ohio

The confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers occurs just north-west of Downtown Columbus. Several smaller tributaries course through the Columbus metropolitan area, including Alum Creek, Big Walnut Creek, and Darby Creek. Columbus is considered to have relatively flat topography thanks to a large glacier that covered most of Ohio during the Wisconsin Ice Age. However, there are sizable differences in elevation through the area, with the high point of Franklin County being 1,132 ft (345 m) above sea level near New Albany, and the low point being 670 ft (200 m) where the Scioto River leaves...

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