Scientist Salary in Miami, FL

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How much does a Scientist make in Miami, FL? The average Scientist salary in Miami, FL is $126,780 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $117,260 and $147,007. 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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Data Scientist Machine Learning

NRRM - City of Saint Peters , MO

Responsibilities for Senior Data Scientist: * Build, refine and innovate large-scale data and analysis models * Implement analytical models by collaborating with software developers and ...

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Data Scientist

Library Systems & Services - Beltsville , MD

The Data Scientist will work with a larger team to develop the information architecture and framework for an Open Access data repository containing scientific data from federally funded research

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Virus Production Scientist

Bimeda - San Angelo , TX

Salary: 42,000 - 48,000 DOE The purpose of a Modified Live Virus Production Scientist is to produce USDA licensed Modified Live Viral Vaccines according to the filed Outline of Production. Role ...

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Travel Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) - $2,320 per week

RKA Recruiting - Miles City , MT

Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) * Discipline: Allied Health Professional * Start Date: 05/06/2024 * Duration: 13 weeks * 40 hours per week * Shift: 8 hours * Employment Type: Travel Why Choose RKA ...

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Staff Analytical Scientist, Vacciens

GForce Life Sciences - West Lafayette , IN

The Staff Analytical Scientist is a key position that will help develop various analytical tools for complex biological assays. A variety of qualitative and quantitative chromatographic (LC), and ...

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Medical Lab Scientist / Medical Technologist I/II/III

Pride Health - Tulsa , OK

Pride Health is seeking candidates for a Medical Lab Scientist / Medical Technologist I/II/III Specialty: Required Generalist with Blood Bank, Coag, Heme, UA, Chem, Micro with Florida Medical ...

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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 Miami, FL

Average Base Salary

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117260

147007

126780

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

120337

150936

132045

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 Miami, FL. The base salary for Scientist ranges from $117,260 to $147,007 with the average base salary of $126,780. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $120,337 to $150,936 with the average total cash compensation of $132,045.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$126,780	$117,260 - $147,007
Bonus	$5,266	$3,077 - $3,929
Total Pay	$132,045	$120,337 - $150,936

* 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 Miami, FL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Miami, FL
CITY, STATE Hialeah, FL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $117,381 - $147,159	COMPARE TO Miami, FL
CITY, STATE Hollywood, FL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $118,001 - $147,936	COMPARE TO Miami, FL
CITY, STATE Pembroke Pines, FL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $117,236 - $146,977	COMPARE TO Miami, FL
CITY, STATE Fort Lauderdale, FL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $118,001 - $147,936	COMPARE TO Miami, FL
CITY, STATE Coconut Creek, FL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $118,001 - $147,936	COMPARE TO Miami, FL
CITY, STATE Boca Raton, FL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,598 - $149,938	COMPARE TO Miami, FL

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About Miami, Florida

Miami, officially the City of Miami, is the cultural, economic and financial center of South Florida. Miami is the seat of Miami-Dade County, the most populous county in Florida. The city covers an area of about 56.6 square miles (147 km2), between the Everglades to the west and Biscayne Bay on the east; with a 2017 estimated population of 463,347, Miami is the sixth most densely populated major city in the United States. The Miami metropolitan area is home to 6.1 million people and the seventh-largest metropolitan area in the nation. Miami's metro area is the second-most populous metropolis i...

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