Median salary
$145,133
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$141.6k – $165k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
31.3%
5 of 16 roles
Live roles
16
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
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Lead Laboratory High-Throughput Screening Research Scientist I - Chemical Insight Research Institute
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
UL Research Institutes
|
$135,184 | 2 |
| TA Tanium | $181,000 | 1 |
|
Advocate Health
|
$164,996 | 1 |
|
U.S. Bank
|
$145,133 | 1 |
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How much do Research Scientist roles in North Carolina pay?
The median salary for Research Scientist roles in North Carolina is $145,133 per year. Most pay falls between $141,622 (25th percentile) and $164,996 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $133,897 to $174,598.
These figures are computed live from 16 active Research Scientist roles in North Carolina on JobsRadar, of which 5 (31.3%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid Research Scientist roles in North Carolina include Tanium, Advocate Health, UL Research Institutes and U.S. Bank.
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Research Scientist salary in North Carolina?
- The median is $145,133 per year, with most pay between $141,622 and $164,996 (25th–75th percentile), based on 5 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Research Scientist salary range in North Carolina?
- Pay ranges from about $133,897 to $174,598 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $145,133. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.