Median salary
$329,250
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$212k – $360k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
89.5%
17 of 19 roles
Live roles
19
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
Distinguished Scientist, Clinical Research, Thoracic Malignancies
Senior Principal Scientist, Clinical Research, Thoracic Malignancies
Senior Principal Scientist (Senior Director), Clinical Research, Breast Cancer
Distinguished Scientist, Clinical Research
Principal Scientist, Clinical Research, Thoracic Oncology
Principal Scientist (Director), Clinical Research, Immunology
AI Research Scientist - Datadog AI Research (DAIR)
Staff Research Scientist - Post-Training for Agents
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
MSD
|
$329,250 | 8 |
Waabi
|
$212,000 | 4 |
|
Datadog
|
$360,000 | 3 |
AVEVA
|
$284,500 | 1 |
| SA Skild AI | $200,000 | 1 |
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How much do Research Scientist roles in Pennsylvania pay?
The median salary for Research Scientist roles in Pennsylvania is $329,250 per year. Most pay falls between $212,000 (25th percentile) and $360,000 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $193,300 to $363,200.
These figures are computed live from 19 active Research Scientist roles in Pennsylvania on JobsRadar, of which 17 (89.5%) 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 Pennsylvania include MSD and Datadog.
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 Pennsylvania?
- The median is $329,250 per year, with most pay between $212,000 and $360,000 (25th–75th percentile), based on 17 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Research Scientist salary range in Pennsylvania?
- Pay ranges from about $193,300 to $363,200 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $329,250. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.