Scientist Salary in Saint Paul, Minnesota

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As of December 01, 2024, the average annual pay of Scientist in Saint Paul, MN is $141,711. While Salary.com is seeing that Scientist salary in Saint Paul, MN can go up to $184,885 or down to $121,392, but most earn between $131,075 and $164,310. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Scientist in the United States.

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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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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 Paul, MN

Average Base Salary

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131075

164310

141711

Average Total Cash Compensation

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134505

168712

147593

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 Paul, MN. The base salary for Scientist ranges from $131,075 to $164,310 with the average base salary of $141,711. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $134,505 to $168,712 with the average total cash compensation of $147,593.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$141,711	$131,075 - $164,310
Bonus	$5,882	$3,430 - $4,402
Total Pay	$147,593	$134,505 - $168,712

* 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 Paul, MN

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Saint Paul, MN
CITY, STATE Minneapolis, MN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $131,619 - $164,991	COMPARE TO Saint Paul, MN
CITY, STATE Burnsville, MN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $131,248 - $164,527	COMPARE TO Saint Paul, MN
CITY, STATE Eden Prairie, MN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $131,396 - $164,712	COMPARE TO Saint Paul, MN
CITY, STATE Minnetonka, MN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $131,619 - $164,991	COMPARE TO Saint Paul, MN
CITY, STATE Lakeville, MN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $130,803 - $163,969	COMPARE TO Saint Paul, MN
CITY, STATE Rochester, MN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $123,848 - $155,250	COMPARE TO Saint Paul, MN

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About Saint Paul, Minnesota

Saint Paul's history and growth as a landing port are tied to water. The city's defining physical characteristic, the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers, was carved into the region during the last ice age, as were the steep river bluffs and dramatic palisades on which the city is built. Receding glaciers and Lake Agassiz forced torrents of water from a glacial river that undercut the river valleys. The city is situated in east-central Minnesota. The Mississippi River forms a municipal boundary on part of the city's west, southwest, and southeast sides. Minneapolis, the state's ...

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