Scientist Salary in Richmond, KY

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How much does a Scientist make in Richmond, KY? The average Scientist salary in Richmond, KY is $121,511 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $112,387 and $140,889. 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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SynVivo Inc - Research Scientist

HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology - Huntsville , AL

Research Scientist We are currently seeking an enthusiastic, innovative and motivated individual with a scientific background in oncology, neuroscience, inflammation or toxicology to join our team as ...

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Associate Scientist

Healgen Scientific Limited - Houston , TX

Associate Scientist - Molecular Biology- Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) Texas Scientific LLC is a biotech company located near the Texas Medical Center in Houston. We are committed to the Genesis ...

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Research Scientist

ZimZee Recruiting - Lehi , UT

ZimZee Recruiting is seeking a Research Scientist or a Staff Scientist for our Medical Device client in Lehi. You will be responsible to plan, organize, and carry out scientific research studies of ...

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Research Scientist I/II

Scismic Inc - Cambridge , MA

The Position They are seeking an innovative and highly motivated PhD-level scientist to join their growing biotechnology company and make significant contributions to their antibody and therapeutic ...

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Associate Scientist I

Eurofins USA Genomic Services - River Falls , WI

Job Summary Agrigenomics Associate Scientist I is dedicated to supporting select activities within the Agrigenomics Lab. Activities focus on sample preparation, DNA extraction, genotyping, Next ...

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Research Scientist

Sharp Decisions - San Mateo , CA

Job Title :- Research Scientist Pay rate :- $40 - $44/hr on W2 Location :- Foster City, CA Duration :- 18 Months contract with possible extension Job Responsibilities: The primary responsibility of a ...

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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 Richmond, KY

Average Base Salary

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112387

140889

121511

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

115334

144657

126555

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 Richmond, KY. The base salary for Scientist ranges from $112,387 to $140,889 with the average base salary of $121,511. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $115,334 to $144,657 with the average total cash compensation of $126,555.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$121,511	$112,387 - $140,889
Bonus	$5,044	$2,947 - $3,768
Total Pay	$126,555	$115,334 - $144,657

* 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 Richmond, KY

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Richmond, KY
CITY, STATE Lexington, KY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $114,425 - $143,444	COMPARE TO Richmond, KY
CITY, STATE Frankfort, KY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,557 - $139,849	COMPARE TO Richmond, KY
CITY, STATE Louisville, KY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $115,840 - $145,219	COMPARE TO Richmond, KY
CITY, STATE Covington, KY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,330 - $149,594	COMPARE TO Richmond, KY
CITY, STATE Cincinnati, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,330 - $149,594	COMPARE TO Richmond, KY
CITY, STATE Portsmouth, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,411 - $139,666	COMPARE TO Richmond, KY

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About Richmond, Kentucky

Richmond is a home rule-class city in and the county seat of Madison County, Kentucky, United States. It is named after Richmond, Virginia, and is the home of Eastern Kentucky University. The population was 33,533 in 2015. Richmond is the third-largest city in the Bluegrass region (after Louisville and Lexington) and the state's sixth-largest city. Richmond serves as the center for work and shopping for south-central Kentucky. Richmond is the principal city of the Richmond–Berea Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Madison and Rockcastle counties. Richmond is located in Madison...

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