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Research Scientist salary in Oakland, CA

Average salary
$117,500/yr
Based on 47 income tax records
$40,500
$408,000
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$117K
 
$133K
$40,500
$408,000
How much do Research Scientists make?
The average total salary for a Research Scientist is $117,500 per year. This is based on data from 47 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Research Scientist and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Research Scientist salary can vary between $40,500 to $408,000 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Research Scientist salary by location

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Research Scientist salary by company

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Average salary per year*
Salary range**
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Lawrence Livermore National Secu, Alameda County, CA
34 income tax records
$133,000/yr
$101K – $168K
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University Of California, Alameda County, CA
51 income tax records
$75,000/yr
$23K – $136K

Research Scientist demographics in Oakland, CA

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41% are single
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59% are married
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10% have kids
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53% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Research Scientists in Oakland, CA

47 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a research scientist in Oakland, CA is $117,500 per year. Research scientist salaries in Oakland, CA can vary between $40,500 to $408,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.
This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 47 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as research scientist.
The following cities offer the highest salaries for research scientists near Oakland, CA: Los Altos, CA ($218,500 a year), Alameda, CA ($167,500 a year), and San Jose, CA ($166,000 a year).
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