How much does a Veterinary Scientist make in Durham, NC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Veterinary Scientist in Durham, NC is $138,907. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $115,211 to $167,156, with most professionals earning between $93,637 and $192,876.

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What is the average salary for Veterinary Scientist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Veterinary Scientist in Durham, NC. The base salary for Veterinary Scientist ranges from $115,211 to $167,156 with the average base salary of $138,907. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $115,211 to $167,156 with the average total cash compensation of $138,907.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $138,907 $115,211 - $167,156
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $138,907 $115,211 - $167,156
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Chapel Hill, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $113,745 - $165,030 COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Cary, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $116,026 - $168,339 COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Raleigh, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $116,026 - $168,339 COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Burlington, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,514 - $158,891 COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE High Point, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,074 - $161,154 COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Greensboro, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $110,010 - $159,611 COMPARE TO Durham, NC
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About Durham, North Carolina    Durham is a city in and the county seat of Durham County in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the city's population t....More

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