Scientist Salary in Saint Louis, MO

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How much does a Scientist make in Saint Louis, MO? The average Scientist salary in Saint Louis, MO is $128,619 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $118,961 and $149,140. 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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Travel Medical Lab Scientist - $1,876 per week

ALOIS Healthcare - Everett , WA

ALOIS Healthcare is seeking a travel Medical Lab Scientist for a travel job in Everett, Washington. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Medical Lab Scientist Discipline: Allied Health ...

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Medical Lab Scientist

Cynet Systems - Jacksonville , FL

Medical Lab Scientist Job Location: Jacksonville, FL Job Type: Contract Job Description: * Responsibilities are interchangeable within job titles of medical laboratory scientist (MLS), medical ...

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Data Scientist

WATI - Los Angeles , CA

Data Scientist Location: Alhambra, CA, 91803 Duration: 12 Months Job Description Skills Preferred Strong knowledge and technical expertise in standards and technologies to support complex business ...

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Travel Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) - $2,242 per week

Summit Medical Staffing Allied - Newport , VT

Summit Medical Staffing Allied is seeking a travel Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) for a travel job in Newport, Vermont. Job Description & Requirements * Specialty: Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS

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Data Scientist - W2

Pyramid Technology Solutions - Alhambra , CA

Data Scientist Location: Alhambra, CA - Remote Duration: 12 Months Contract Is a Livescan Required for Position: Yes Skills Preferred: * Strong knowledge and technical expertise in standards and ...

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Data Scientist

Infoshare Systems, Inc. - Alhambra , CA

Data Scientist - Only California Candidates Location: Alhambra, CA - Remote Duration: 12 Months Contract Is a Livescan Required for Position: Yes Skills Preferred: * Strong knowledge and technical ...

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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 Saint Louis, MO

Average Base Salary

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118961

149140

128619

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

122083

153125

133961

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 Saint Louis, MO. The base salary for Scientist ranges from $118,961 to $149,140 with the average base salary of $128,619. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $122,083 to $153,125 with the average total cash compensation of $133,961.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$128,619	$118,961 - $149,140
Bonus	$5,342	$3,122 - $3,986
Total Pay	$133,961	$122,083 - $153,125

* 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 Saint Louis, MO

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Saint Louis, MO
CITY, STATE Florissant, MO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,447 - $149,749	COMPARE TO Saint Louis, MO
CITY, STATE Chesterfield, MO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $118,929 - $149,100	COMPARE TO Saint Louis, MO
CITY, STATE Saint Charles, MO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $118,994 - $149,181	COMPARE TO Saint Louis, MO
CITY, STATE Saint Peters, MO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $118,735 - $148,856	COMPARE TO Saint Louis, MO
CITY, STATE O Fallon, MO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $118,669 - $148,774	COMPARE TO Saint Louis, MO
CITY, STATE Springfield, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $114,988 - $144,158	COMPARE TO Saint Louis, MO

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About Saint Louis, Missouri

St. Louis (/seɪnt ˈluːɪs/) is an independent city and major inland port in the U.S. state of Missouri. It is situated along the western bank of the Mississippi River, which marks Missouri's border with Illinois. The Missouri River merges with the Mississippi River just north of the city. These two rivers combined form the fourth longest river system in the world. The city had an estimated 2017 population of 308,626 and is the cultural and economic center of the St. Louis metropolitan area (home to nearly 3,000,000 people), which is the largest metropolitan area in Missouri, the second-largest ...

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