Scientist salary in Minneapolis Metro Area, MN

Average salary
$79,500/yr
Based on 357 income tax records
$37,000
$171,500
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
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56+
 
$54K
 
$70K
 
$96K
 
$86K
 
$89K
$37,000
$171,500
How much do Scientists make?
The average total salary for a Scientist is $79,500 per year. This is based on data from 357 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Scientist and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Scientist salary can vary between $37,000 to $171,500 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.

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Scientist salary by company

Employer
Average salary per year*
Salary range**
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Medtronic, Hennepin County, MN
12 income tax records
$127,500/yr
$71K – $252K
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3M, Washington County, MN
16 income tax records
$119,500/yr
$75K – $203K
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University Of Minnesota, Hennepin County, MN
41 income tax records
$50,000/yr
$41K – $105K

Scientist demographics in Minneapolis Metro Area, MN

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41% are single
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59% are married
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46% have kids
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66% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Scientists in Minneapolis Metro Area, MN

357 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a scientist in Minneapolis Metro Area, MN is $79,500 per year. Scientist salaries in Minneapolis Metro Area, MN can vary between $37,000 to $171,500 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 357 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as scientist.

The following companies offer the highest salaries for scientists near Minneapolis Metro Area, MN: Medtronic ($127,500 a year), 3M ($119,500 a year), and University of Minnesota ($50,000 a year).

The following cities offer the highest salaries for scientists near Minneapolis Metro Area, MN: Ankeny, IA ($87,000 a year), Saint Paul, MN ($79,500 a year), and Ames, IA ($75,000 a year).
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Total salary amounts here include total taxable wages, tips, prizes and other compensation. Salaries here are not representative of the total population and may reflect different levels of experience or education. Learn more
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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.