Scientific Support Specialist Salary in the United States

How much does a Scientific Support Specialist make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Scientific Support Specialist in the United States is $64,083 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

However, a Scientific Support Specialist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $79,270
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $56,040 to $72,032
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $48,716
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Scientific Support Specialist Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $72,032 $6,003 $1,385 $35
Average $64,083 $5,340 $1,232 $31
25th Percentile $56,040 $4,670 $1,078 $27
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Key Factors That Influence Scientific Support Specialist Salaries

A Scientific Support Specialist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Scientific Support Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Scientific Support Specialist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $63,499
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $73,148
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $85,925
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $108,572
  • Expert (over 8 years): $77,153
Levels Salary
Scientifi... Level Scientific Support Specialist$63,499
Technical... Level Scientific Support Specialist$73,148
Technical... Level Scientific Support Specialist$85,925
Technical... Level Scientific Support Specialist$108,572
Technical... Level Scientific Support Specialist$77,153
$63,499 0 yr
$73,148 < 2 yrs
$85,925 2-4 yrs
$108,572 5-8 yrs
$77,153 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Scientific Support Specialists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $80,828
  • San Francisco: $79,943
  • Oakland: $78,258

What Skills Can Increase a Scientific Support Specialist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 22.94% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • VMware (Mentioned in 1.81% Job Postings): Applying the VMware software to develop multiple virtual computer systems within a single server.
  • Logistics (Mentioned in 0.92% Job Postings): In a general business sense, logistics is the management of the flow of things between the point of origin and the point of consumption to meet the requirements of customers or corporations.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 22.94%
VMware 1.81%
Logistics 0.92%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Scientific Support Specialist's salary.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • VMware: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Analysis
$74,977
17%
VMware
$73,696
15%
Insight
$70,492
10%
Presentation
$70,492
10%
Leadership
$69,851
9%
Consulting
$69,210
8%
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Scientific Support Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Scientific Support Specialist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Scientific Support Specialist

Salaries for a Scientific Support Specialist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $54,681 in 2023 to around $54,840 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Scientific Support Specialist salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Scientific Support Specialist Over Time

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$54,681
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$54,910
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