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Entry level scientist salary in United States, 2026

How much does an Entry Level Scientist make in the United States?

Average base salary

$63,091
Average $63,091
Low $41,845
High $95,125

The average salary for a entry level scientist is $63,091 per year in the United States. 83 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 14, 2026).

Entry Level Scientist job openings in United States

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Entry-Level Associate Scientis...
Pace Analytical Services LLC2.7out of 5 stars.
Morrisville, NC
$23 - $27 an hour
Full-time
5 days ago

Highest paying companies for Entry Level Scientist in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Piper Companies
 
$110,000per year
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Parametrix, Inc.
 
$95,000per year
SGS Consulting
 
$88,400per year
Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Compan...
 
$86,320per year
Non Stop Consultancy
 
$85,000per year
INTERA Incorporated
 
$84,000per year

Highest paying cities for Entry Level Scientists near United States

  1. Denver, CO
    $79,378 per year
  2. Cambridge, MA
    $66,637 per year
  3. Bethlehem, PA
    $59,793 per year
  4. Belmar, NJ
    $59,793 per year
  5. New York, NY
    $59,003 per year

Where can an Entry Level Scientist earn more?

Compare salaries for Entry Level Scientists in different locations
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