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Research scientist salary in Princeton, NJ (Updated 2026)

How much does a Research Scientist make in Princeton, NJ?

Average base salary

$138,621
same
as national average
Average $138,621
Low $100,534
High $191,136

The average salary for a research scientist is $138,621 per year in Princeton, NJ. 20 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 10, 2026).

Research Scientist job openings in Princeton, NJ

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Research Scientist, Physics x ...
Siemens4out of 5 stars.
Princeton, NJ
$126,307 - $216,526 a year
Full-time
1 week ago

Highest paying companies for Research Scientist in Princeton, NJ

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
PEAK Technical Services Inc.
 
$154,167per year
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Aequor
 
$145,600per year
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Princeton Plasma Physics Labor...
 
$133,927per year
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Siemens Healthineers
 
$126,750per year
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Bristol Myers Squibb
 
$124,667per year
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Siemens
 
$124,286per year
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Highest paying cities for Research Scientists near Princeton, NJ

  1. Princeton, NJ
    $138,621 per year
  2. Ewing, NJ
    $118,555 per year
  3. Trenton, NJ
    $98,608 per year
  4. Piscataway, NJ
    $91,434 per year
  5. Lawrenceville, NJ
    $89,182 per year

Where can a Research Scientist earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Research Scientist get paid in Princeton, NJ?

Junior Research Scientist

Job openings
Average $83,629 per year

Senior Research Scientist

Job openings
Average $148,694 per year