magnifying-glass
magnifying-glass
map-pin
magnifying-glass
magnifying-glass
map-pin
Beta
Mint salarieschevron right iconScientistchevron right iconUS South Region

Scientist salary in US South Region

Average salary
$85,500/yr
Based on 6,337 income tax records
$33,000
$190,000
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$52K
 
$68K
 
$94K
 
$108K
 
$116K
$33,000
$190,000
How much do Scientists make?
The average total salary for a Scientist is $85,500 per year. This is based on data from 6,337 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Scientist and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Scientist salary can vary between $33,000 to $190,000 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
Learn more about Mint Salary
DATA PROVIDED BY turbotax icon

Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.

From consenting TurboTax customers

Scientist salary by location

View as a list

Scientist salary by company

Employer
Average salary per year*
Salary range**
icon
Chevron, US South Region
10 income tax records
$197,000/yr
$157K – $244K
icon
Jhu Applied Physics Laboratory, US South Region
51 income tax records
$140,000/yr
$99K – $191K
icon
ExxonMobil, US South Region
11 income tax records
$138,500/yr
$118K – $201K
icon
Siemens, US South Region
12 income tax records
$127,500/yr
$73K – $224K
icon
The US Pharmacopeial Conventio, US South Region
15 income tax records
$124,500/yr
$61K – $203K
icon
Halliburton, US South Region
10 income tax records
$124,000/yr
$72K – $141K
icon
Corixa, US South Region
10 income tax records
$121,500/yr
$70K – $219K
icon
Howard Hughes Medical Institute, US South Region
16 income tax records
$121,000/yr
$57K – $175K
icon
Utbattelle, US South Region
73 income tax records
$120,500/yr
$73K – $204K
icon
AstraZeneca, US South Region
43 income tax records
$120,000/yr
$59K – $336K
icon
Eastman Chemical Company, US South Region
18 income tax records
$115,500/yr
$57K – $195K
icon
National Finance Center, US South Region
163 income tax records
$115,000/yr
$65K – $156K
icon
Merck Sharp & Dohme Federal Credit Union, US South Region
13 income tax records
$114,000/yr
$71K – $241K
icon
Pfizer, US South Region
14 income tax records
$113,000/yr
$63K – $256K
icon
Medimmune, US South Region
72 income tax records
$113,000/yr
$69K – $251K
icon
Department Of The Interior, US South Region
158 income tax records
$112,500/yr
$57K – $168K
icon
Biogen US Limited Partnership, US South Region
23 income tax records
$110,000/yr
$76K – $215K
icon
US Department Of Defense, US South Region
866 income tax records
$108,500/yr
$64K – $173K
icon
BASF, US South Region
36 income tax records
$107,500/yr
$63K – $195K
icon
Syngenta Crop Protection, US South Region
24 income tax records
$106,500/yr
$64K – $187K
icon
Regenxbio, US South Region
10 income tax records
$106,000/yr
$95K – $172K
icon
John L. Scott, US South Region
20 income tax records
$105,000/yr
$66K – $281K
icon
Consolidated Nuclear Security, US South Region
16 income tax records
$104,500/yr
$58K – $153K
icon
Life Technologies, US South Region
26 income tax records
$100,500/yr
$53K – $193K
icon
Insperity, US South Region
30 income tax records
$94,500/yr
$48K – $176K
icon
Leidos, US South Region
52 income tax records
$94,000/yr
$58K – $177K
icon
The University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston, US South Region
20 income tax records
$89,000/yr
$52K – $177K
icon
Kbibiopharma, US South Region
27 income tax records
$87,500/yr
$62K – $134K
icon
St Jude Childrens Res Hosp, US South Region
55 income tax records
$85,500/yr
$52K – $167K
icon
The Coca-Cola Company, US South Region
24 income tax records
$84,500/yr
$49K – $126K
icon
Patheon Manufacturing, US South Region
29 income tax records
$83,500/yr
$28K – $119K
icon
TriNet, US South Region
52 income tax records
$83,500/yr
$48K – $184K
icon
Kelly Services, US South Region
34 income tax records
$81,500/yr
$56K – $121K
icon
Becton Dickinson And Company, US South Region
20 income tax records
$78,500/yr
$53K – $121K
icon
Baylor College Of Medicine, US South Region
39 income tax records
$72,500/yr
$35K – $172K
icon
University Of Miami, US South Region
31 income tax records
$72,500/yr
$41K – $182K
icon
State Of Maryland, US South Region
77 income tax records
$67,000/yr
$38K – $150K
icon
Duke University, US South Region
54 income tax records
$65,000/yr
$31K – $140K
icon
The University Of Texas At Austin Payroll Services, US South Region
24 income tax records
$63,000/yr
$34K – $163K
icon
The University Of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, US South Region
38 income tax records
$63,000/yr
$40K – $121K
icon
Johns Hopkins University, US South Region
52 income tax records
$62,500/yr
$26K – $163K
icon
Catalent Pharma Solutions, US South Region
27 income tax records
$61,500/yr
$47K – $87K
icon
The University Of Alabama At Birmingham, US South Region
26 income tax records
$61,500/yr
$22K – $156K
icon
Emory University, US South Region
38 income tax records
$58,000/yr
$21K – $145K
icon
University Of North Carolina, US South Region
39 income tax records
$57,500/yr
$32K – $156K
icon
University Of Florida, US South Region
47 income tax records
$54,500/yr
$30K – $158K
icon
UT Southwestern Medical Center, US South Region
39 income tax records
$54,500/yr
$35K – $139K
icon
Vanderbilt University Medical Ce, US South Region
21 income tax records
$53,000/yr
$44K – $100K
icon
PPD, US South Region
118 income tax records
$51,500/yr
$30K – $86K
icon
State Of Florida, US South Region
33 income tax records
$42,000/yr
$24K – $66K

Scientist demographics in US South Region

single icon
40% are single
married icon
60% are married
have kids icon
45% have kids
own a home icon
63% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Scientists in US South Region

6,337 full-time salaries from 2019
mint phone
Earn what you deserve.
Other scientists track salary trends in Mint, you should too.
FAQS
The average salary for a scientist in US South Region is $85,500 per year. Scientist salaries in US South Region can vary between $33,000 to $190,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.
This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 6,337 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as scientist.
The following companies offer the highest salaries for scientists in US South Region: Chevron ($197,000 a year), Jhu Applied Physics Laboratory ($140,000 a year), and ExxonMobil ($138,500 a year).
The following cities offer the highest salaries for scientists in US South Region: Knoxville Metro Area, TN ($115,500 a year), Johnson City Metro Area, TN ($112,500 a year), and Washington Metro Area, DC ($106,500 a year).
Other Occupations
Teacher in Rensselaer County, NY
Maintenance Technician in Riverside County, CA
Staffing Specialist in New Hampshire
Truck Driver in Grafton County, NH
Social Worker in Dublin, OH
Medical Technologist in Knox County, TN
Nursing Assistant in Pueblo County, CO
Soldier in Tampa Metro Area, FL
School Counselor in Ohio
Legal Assistant in Orlando, FL
Cook in Hartford Metro Area, CT
Physician in James City County, VA
Aircraft Mechanic in Del Rio, TX
Pipefitter in Chandler, AZ
Registered Nurse in Donalsonville, GA
Software Test Engineer in Virginia
Human Resources Manager in Providence County, RI
Assistant Manager in Denham Springs, LA
Machine Technician in Georgia
Construction in Ocoee, FL
Technical Director in Florida
Truck Driver in Richmond, KY
Insurance Agent in Washington
Operations Director in Bernalillo County, NM
Bank Teller in Delaware County, PA
Financial Manager in Brevard County, FL
Administrator in Durham County, NC
Real Estate in Phoenix Metro Area, AZ
Delivery Driver in Provo Metro Area, UT
Assembler in Laurens County, SC
Teacher in Rensselaer County, NY
Maintenance Technician in Riverside County, CA
Staffing Specialist in New Hampshire
Truck Driver in Grafton County, NH
Social Worker in Dublin, OH
Medical Technologist in Knox County, TN
Nursing Assistant in Pueblo County, CO
Soldier in Tampa Metro Area, FL
See more
*
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
**
Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.