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Scientist salary in New Jersey

Average salary
$101,500/yr
Based on 961 income tax records
$40,500
$319,500
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$61K
 
$82K
 
$112K
 
$138K
 
$144K
$40,500
$319,500
How much do Scientists make?
The average total salary for a Scientist is $101,500 per year. This is based on data from 961 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Scientist and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Scientist salary can vary between $40,500 to $319,500 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 location

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Scientist salary by company

Employer
Average salary per year*
Salary range**
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Celgene, New Jersey
37 income tax records
$192,000/yr
$101K – $362K
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ExxonMobil, New Jersey
10 income tax records
$162,500/yr
$117K – $238K
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Merck Sharp & Dohme Federal Credit Union, New Jersey
85 income tax records
$142,500/yr
$78K – $295K
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John L. Scott, New Jersey
36 income tax records
$135,500/yr
$77K – $401K
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E R Squibb Sons, New Jersey
60 income tax records
$134,500/yr
$69K – $247K
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TriNet, New Jersey
15 income tax records
$112,500/yr
$68K – $477K
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Ptc Therapeutics, New Jersey
16 income tax records
$110,000/yr
$66K – $300K
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Novartis Pharmaceuticals, New Jersey
30 income tax records
$106,000/yr
$66K – $214K
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Intercontinental Great Brands, New Jersey
11 income tax records
$95,500/yr
$71K – $135K
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Wyeth Holdings, New Jersey
24 income tax records
$93,500/yr
$65K – $120K
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Princeton University Treasurers, New Jersey
12 income tax records
$88,000/yr
$59K – $162K
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Genewiz, New Jersey
10 income tax records
$73,500/yr
$33K – $100K
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Rutgers University, New Jersey
27 income tax records
$72,500/yr
$43K – $138K
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Roche Molecular Systems, New Jersey
17 income tax records
$72,500/yr
$57K – $149K
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Xenobiotic Laboratories, New Jersey
10 income tax records
$52,000/yr
$38K – $88K

Scientist demographics in New Jersey

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43% are single
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57% are married
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43% have kids
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55% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Scientists in New Jersey

961 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a scientist in New Jersey is $101,500 per year. Scientist salaries in New Jersey can vary between $40,500 to $319,500 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.
This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 961 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as scientist.
The following companies offer the highest salaries for scientists in New Jersey: Celgene ($192,000 a year), ExxonMobil ($162,500 a year), and Merck Sharp & Dohme Federal Credit Union ($142,500 a year).
The following cities offer the highest salaries for scientists in New Jersey: Basking Ridge, NJ ($143,000 a year), Bridgewater, NJ ($130,000 a year), and Flemington, NJ ($129,000 a year).
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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.