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Research Scientist salary in US Midwest Region

Average salary
$66,000/yr
Based on 1,573 income tax records
$31,000
$158,000
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$42K
 
$61K
 
$71K
 
$80K
 
$83K
$31,000
$158,000
How much do Research Scientists make?
The average total salary for a Research Scientist is $66,000 per year. This is based on data from 1,573 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Research Scientist and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Research Scientist salary can vary between $31,000 to $158,000 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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Lilly, US Midwest Region
68 income tax records
$139,000/yr
$77K – $226K
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Pioneer Hibred International In, US Midwest Region
25 income tax records
$126,000/yr
$88K – $178K
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3M, US Midwest Region
14 income tax records
$118,500/yr
$98K – $151K
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Bayer AG, US Midwest Region
12 income tax records
$117,000/yr
$69K – $151K
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Abbott, US Midwest Region
10 income tax records
$107,500/yr
$79K – $160K
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Uchicago Argonne, US Midwest Region
15 income tax records
$100,000/yr
$78K – $165K
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US Department Of Defense, US Midwest Region
19 income tax records
$98,000/yr
$70K – $133K
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National Finance Center, US Midwest Region
20 income tax records
$92,000/yr
$64K – $132K
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Procter & Gamble, US Midwest Region
14 income tax records
$79,000/yr
$44K – $211K
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Charles River Laboratories, US Midwest Region
15 income tax records
$76,500/yr
$43K – $125K
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PPD, US Midwest Region
12 income tax records
$76,000/yr
$65K – $91K
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State Of Minnesota, US Midwest Region
21 income tax records
$72,500/yr
$51K – $89K
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Ues, US Midwest Region
17 income tax records
$71,500/yr
$42K – $91K
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The University Of Iowa, US Midwest Region
19 income tax records
$60,500/yr
$41K – $75K
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University Of Wisconsin System, US Midwest Region
50 income tax records
$57,500/yr
$34K – $97K
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Case Western Reserve University, US Midwest Region
10 income tax records
$55,000/yr
$46K – $78K
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University Of Michigan Payroll O, US Midwest Region
72 income tax records
$54,500/yr
$29K – $102K
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Northwestern University, US Midwest Region
29 income tax records
$54,500/yr
$33K – $120K
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Iowa State University, US Midwest Region
20 income tax records
$53,500/yr
$36K – $70K
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Mayo Foundation For Medical Education And Research, US Midwest Region
30 income tax records
$53,500/yr
$40K – $107K
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital, US Midwest Region
12 income tax records
$53,500/yr
$16K – $68K
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The Ohio State University, US Midwest Region
51 income tax records
$53,000/yr
$31K – $95K
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Cleveland Clinic, US Midwest Region
11 income tax records
$52,500/yr
$28K – $75K
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Children's Hospital Medical Center, US Midwest Region
12 income tax records
$52,500/yr
$38K – $80K
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University Of Nebraska, US Midwest Region
10 income tax records
$52,500/yr
$27K – $82K
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The University Of Chicago, US Midwest Region
26 income tax records
$52,000/yr
$38K – $75K
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State Of Kansas, US Midwest Region
18 income tax records
$51,500/yr
$33K – $93K
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Washington University In St. Louis, US Midwest Region
29 income tax records
$51,000/yr
$25K – $73K
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Purdue University, US Midwest Region
19 income tax records
$50,500/yr
$26K – $86K
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University Of Illinois, US Midwest Region
53 income tax records
$50,000/yr
$34K – $103K
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Indiana University, US Midwest Region
27 income tax records
$49,500/yr
$36K – $89K
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Curators Of The University Of Mi, US Midwest Region
19 income tax records
$46,500/yr
$23K – $68K
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University Of Minnesota, US Midwest Region
44 income tax records
$45,500/yr
$30K – $71K

Research Scientist demographics in US Midwest Region

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43% are single
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57% are married
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41% have kids
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56% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Research Scientists in US Midwest Region

1,573 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a research scientist in US Midwest Region is $66,000 per year. Research scientist salaries in US Midwest Region can vary between $31,000 to $158,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.
This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 1,573 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as research scientist.
The following companies offer the highest salaries for research scientists in US Midwest Region: Lilly ($139,000 a year), Pioneer Hibred International In ($126,000 a year), and 3M ($118,500 a year).
The following cities offer the highest salaries for research scientists in US Midwest Region: Indianapolis Metro Area, IN ($127,500 a year), Des Moines Metro Area, IA ($113,500 a year), and Grand Rapids Metro Area, MI ($82,500 a year).
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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.