How much does a Research Scientist I make in Madison, WI? The average Research Scientist I salary in Madison, WI is $108,574 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $98,703 and $120,982. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Job Description The Principal Research Scientist I is responsible for ensuring uninterrupted operations of testing facilities; overseeing inventory management and compliance with CDC requirements ...
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TalentBurst, an Inc 5000 company - Fort Worth , TX
Research Scientist I Location: Fort Worth, TX - 76134 Duration: 24 Months Contract with chances of extension Description The candidate will join the group focusing on the development of topical ...
LinkedIn - 12 days ago
Group14 Technologies - Woodinville , WA
The Research Scientist will be responsible for conducting routine and non-routine product development projects related to Group14's advanced energy storage materials with good, safe lab practices
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Principal Research Scientist I is responsible for leading, planning and executing R&D activities with an objective of developing novel biomaterials and drug delivery technologies to enable next ...
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IGM Biosciences, Inc. - Mountain View , CA
... research and development purposes. You will utilize your expertise in protein purification ... D. with up to 2+ years experience (Scientist I) * Strong working knowledge of various protein ...
LinkedIn - 12 days ago
Environmental Scientist I, II, or III - Any DJ&A Regional Office Location About DJ&A DJ&A is a ... Research, analyze, and compile data for environmental documentation. * Author all types of ...
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What is the average salary for Research Scientist I in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Research Scientist I in Madison, WI. The base salary for Research Scientist I ranges from $98,703 to $120,982 with the average base salary of $108,574. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $101,190 to $124,813 with the average total cash compensation of $112,209.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $108,574 $98,703 - $120,982
Bonus $3,636 $2,487 - $3,832
Total Pay $112,209 $101,190 - $124,813
* 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.
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CITY, STATE Waukesha, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,799 - $121,099 COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Milwaukee, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,173 - $121,558 COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Oshkosh, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $95,526 - $117,088 COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Dubuque, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $94,588 - $115,938 COMPARE TO Madison, WI
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About Madison, Wisconsin    Madison is located in the center of Dane County in south-central Wisconsin, 77 miles (124 km) west of Milwaukee and 122 miles (196 km) northwest of Ch....More

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