Staff Scientist Salary in Spokane, WA

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As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Staff Scientist in Spokane, WA is $114,993. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $95,023 to a high of $140,102, with most professionals earning between $104,540 and $128,136.

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Average Salary Range for Staff Scientist in Spokane, WA

Average Base Salary

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104540
128136
114993

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
107168
132195
118839
What is the average salary for Staff Scientist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Staff Scientist in Spokane, WA. The base salary for Staff Scientist ranges from $104,540 to $128,136 with the average base salary of $114,993. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $107,168 to $132,195 with the average total cash compensation of $118,839.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $114,993 $104,540 - $128,136
Bonus $3,846 $2,628 - $4,059
Total Pay $118,839 $107,168 - $132,195
* 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.

Staff Scientist Salary Near Spokane, WA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Spokane, WA
CITY, STATE Coeur D Alene, ID AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $100,072 - $122,659 COMPARE TO Spokane, WA
CITY, STATE Pasco, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,781 - $132,108 COMPARE TO Spokane, WA
CITY, STATE Richland, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,037 - $132,423 COMPARE TO Spokane, WA
CITY, STATE Kennewick, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,673 - $133,201 COMPARE TO Spokane, WA
CITY, STATE Kalispell, MT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,784 - $112,501 COMPARE TO Spokane, WA
CITY, STATE Missoula, MT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,553 - $106,089 COMPARE TO Spokane, WA
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About Spokane, Washington    Spokane (/ˌspoʊˈkæn/ (listen) spoh-KAN) is a city in Spokane County in the state of Washington in the northwestern United States. It is located on the....More

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