Research Scientist salaries in Austin.
What Research Scientist roles in Austin pay, from live listings on JobsRadar.
Compare with anotherMedian salary
$49,864
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$45k – $54.3k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
66.7%
10 of 15 roles
Live roles
15
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
Research Scientist
Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate III
Research Engineering/Scientist Associate III
Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate II
Research Engineering/Scientist Associate III
Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate II
Research Engineering/Scientist Associate II – Zebrafish Research & Aquatics Specialist
Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate I, II, or III
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
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The University of Texas at Austin
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$49,864 | 10 |
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How much do Research Scientist roles in Austin pay?
The median salary for Research Scientist roles in Austin is $49,864 per year. Most pay falls between $45,000 (25th percentile) and $54,250 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $41,357 to $57,500.
These figures are computed live from 15 active Research Scientist roles in Austin on JobsRadar, of which 10 (66.7%) 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 Austin include The University of Texas at Austin.
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 Austin?
- The median is $49,864 per year, with most pay between $45,000 and $54,250 (25th–75th percentile), based on 10 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Research Scientist salary range in Austin?
- Pay ranges from about $41,357 to $57,500 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $49,864. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.