Scientist Salary in Hattiesburg, MS

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How much does a Scientist make in Hattiesburg, MS? The average Scientist salary in Hattiesburg, MS is $115,310 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $106,652 and $133,700. 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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What is a Scientist?

A Scientist is someone who conducts scientific research to advance knowledge in an area of interest. In classical antiquity, there was no real ancient analog of a modern Scientist. Instead, philosophers engaged in the philosophical study of nature called natural philosophy, a precursor of natural science. It was not until the 19th century that the term Scientist came into regular use after it was coined by the theologian, philosopher, and historian of science William Whewell in 1833, to describe the noted polymath Mary Somerville. In modern times, many scientists have advanced degrees in an ...

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Research Scientist I

Frontage Laboratories - Hayward , CA

Research Scientist I Location: Hayward, Ca (on-site) Reports to : Group Leader--Assay Development at Quintara Discovery, part of Global Drug Discovery Services at Frontage Labs Classification ...

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Data Scientist

The Fountain Group - Frisco , TX

Data Scientist located in Frisco, TX. Details for the position are as follows: Pay Rate: $52.34-95.75/hr. Job Description/Responsibilities: Intermediate Data Scientist - Market Mix Modeling ...

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Research & Development Scientist (2-year fixed contract)

Eco Animal Health - Urbandale , IA

Salary: $45,000 - $60,000 dependent on experience RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SCIENTIST 2-YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT We have an exciting new opening for a Research & Development Scientist to join our ...

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Travel Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) - $2,488 per week

Triage Staffing - Patchogue , NY

Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) * Discipline: Allied Health Professional * Start Date: 07/22/2024 * Duration: 13 weeks * 40 hours per week * Shift: 8 hours, nights * Employment Type: Travel Travel ...

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Travel Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) - COVID19 - $2,656 per week

Stability Healthcare - Boston , MA

Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) * Discipline: Allied Health Professional * Duration: 13 weeks * 40 hours per week * Shift: 8 hours, days * Employment Type: Travel *$600 travel bonus *Day 1 health ...

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Travel Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) - $2,759 per week

Summit Medical Staffing Allied - Boston , MA

Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) * Discipline: Allied Health Professional * Start Date: 07/15/2024 * Duration: 13 weeks * 40 hours per week * Shift: 8 hours, days, evenings * Employment Type: Travel

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What does a Scientist do?

Common responsibilities of a Scientist

Manage materials to support various needs and suppliers in setting up/renewing contracts as required, issuing new purchase orders routing for approval through management chain.

March 01, 2023

Collaborate with developers in an open, creative environment to ensure timely completion of assigned deliverables, while managing multiple priorities.

January 25, 2023

Develop, backtest, and refine calculation or algorithmic methods for aggregate/derivative metric creation or other processes related to new data product development or refinement of existing products.

February 25, 2023

Provide support and assistance to Section and Project Managers in research, technical writing and model/simulation functions, as requested, as well as provide recommendations to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

March 13, 2023

Participate in integrated drug discovery research activities by interacting with scientists of different disciplines.

May 03, 2023

Performs quality control, evaluates the data, and takes appropriate action to maintain accuracy and precision.

May 16, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Scientist in Hattiesburg, MS

Average Base Salary

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106652

133700

115310

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

109448

137275

120096

What is the average salary for Scientist in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Scientist in Hattiesburg, MS. The base salary for Scientist ranges from $106,652 to $133,700 with the average base salary of $115,310. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $109,448 to $137,275 with the average total cash compensation of $120,096.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$115,310	$106,652 - $133,700
Bonus	$4,786	$2,797 - $3,575
Total Pay	$120,096	$109,448 - $137,275

* 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.

Scientist Salary Near Hattiesburg, MS

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Hattiesburg, MS
CITY, STATE Gulfport, MS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,298 - $134,510	COMPARE TO Hattiesburg, MS
CITY, STATE Biloxi, MS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,152 - $135,581	COMPARE TO Hattiesburg, MS
CITY, STATE Pascagoula, MS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,652 - $134,954	COMPARE TO Hattiesburg, MS
CITY, STATE Mobile, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $112,851 - $141,471	COMPARE TO Hattiesburg, MS
CITY, STATE Meridian, MS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,165 - $135,597	COMPARE TO Hattiesburg, MS
CITY, STATE Jackson, MS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,221 - $136,921	COMPARE TO Hattiesburg, MS

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About Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Hattiesburg is a city in the U.S. state of Mississippi, primarily in Forrest County (where it is the county seat) and extending west into Lamar County. The city population was 45,989 at the 2010 census, with an estimated population of 46,805 in 2015. It is the principal city of the Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Metropolitan Statistical Area, which encompasses Forrest, Lamar and Perry counties. Development of the interior of Mississippi by European Americans took place primarily after the American Civil War. Before that time, only properties along the major rivers were developed as plantations. Fou...

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About Hattiesburg, Mississippi Hattiesburg is a city in the U.S. state of Mississippi, primarily in Forrest County (where it is the county seat) and extending west into Lamar County....More

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