Median salary
$139,450
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$117.3k – $161.4k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
70%
14 of 20 roles
Live roles
20
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
Principal Scientist, Oral Formulation Sciences
Principal Scientist - Formulation
Senior / Principal Scientist, Formulation and Drug Product Development
Principal Scientist, Formulation Development
Principal Scientist - Process & Formulation
Manager/Principal Scientist Research & Development - Polymer Formulation
Scientist, Process Development (Formulation)
Lead Scientist, Formulation
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
MSD
|
$222,900 | 1 |
| PP Praxis Precision Medicines, Inc. | $180,000 | 1 |
|
Immunome, Inc.
|
$173,058 | 1 |
| BP Bora Pharmaceuticals | $163,500 | 1 |
|
Novartis
|
$155,000 | 1 |
|
Cresilon, Inc.
|
$155,000 | 1 |
|
Moderna
|
$141,900 | 1 |
|
Entegris
|
$137,000 | 1 |
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How much do Formulation Scientist roles in United States pay?
The median salary for Formulation Scientist roles in United States is $139,450 per year. Most pay falls between $117,335 (25th percentile) and $161,375 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $78,194 to $177,917.
These figures are computed live from 20 active Formulation Scientist roles in United States on JobsRadar, of which 14 (70%) 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 Formulation Scientist roles in United States include MSD, Novartis, Immunome, Inc., Praxis Precision Medicines and Inc..
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 Formulation Scientist salary in United States?
- The median is $139,450 per year, with most pay between $117,335 and $161,375 (25th–75th percentile), based on 14 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Formulation Scientist salary range in United States?
- Pay ranges from about $78,194 to $177,917 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $139,450. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.