What are the main factors that influence an Associate Scientist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Associate Scientist's salary?

An Associate Scientist's salary grows with experience: a Scientist I - Biotech (0-2 years)earns $111,876, a Scientist II - Biotech (2-4 years)earns $133,934, a Associate Scientist (4-7 years)earns $151,696,

What are the highest paying states for an Associate Scientist?

Associate Scientist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Associate Scientist roles are District of Columbia $161,777, California $161,164, Massachusetts $159,016. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Associate Scientist roles make?

Salaries for Associate Scientist level roles vary by specialization: Associate Scientist, Scientist: $129,335; Associate Scientist II: $127,188; Associate Environmental Scientist: $106,170; Qc Associate Scientist: $105,093; Associate Scientist I: $105,093.

Associate Scientist Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Associate Scientist make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Associate Scientist in Rhode Island is $152,543 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $73.

However, an Associate Scientist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $188,121
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $140,803 to $171,166
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $130,115

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Associate Scientist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$171,166	$14,264	$3,292	$82
Average	$152,543	$12,712	$2,934	$73
25th Percentile	$140,803	$11,734	$2,708	$68

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Key Factors That Influence Associate Scientist Salaries

An Associate Scientist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Associate Scientist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Associate Scientists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $161,777.
California: $161,164.
Massachusetts: $159,016.

District of Columbia $161,777 California $161,164 Massachusetts $159,016 Washington $158,431 New Jersey $158,373 Alaska $158,168 Connecticut $156,152 New York $155,334

Hawaii $152,718 Rhode Island $151,491 Maryland $150,658 Minnesota $149,518 Colorado $149,080 Illinois $148,934 Oregon $148,379 Delaware $147,970

New Hampshire $147,712 Virginia $147,137 Pennsylvania $145,456 Nevada $144,609 North Dakota $144,331 Michigan $143,893 Wisconsin $143,732 Vermont $143,411

Texas $142,520 Maine $142,461 Arizona $142,373 Ohio $142,271 Georgia $140,927 Indiana $140,255 Wyoming $140,123 Utah $139,919

Iowa $139,831 Kansas $139,130 Louisiana $138,925 North Carolina $138,852 Missouri $138,823 Florida $138,253 Montana $137,946 Nebraska $137,654

Kentucky $137,493 South Carolina $136,909 Tennessee $136,543 Idaho $136,397 New Mexico $135,331 Oklahoma $135,097 Alabama $134,235 South Dakota $132,788

Arkansas $131,999 West Virginia $131,576 Mississippi $130,304

Top Paying Cities for Associate Scientists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $153,975
Albion: $151,418
Ashaway: $154,559

Adamsville, RI $153,975 Albion, RI $151,418 Ashaway, RI $154,559 Barrington, RI $151,418 Block Island, RI $153,756 Bradford, RI $154,457 Bristol, RI $151,272 Carolina, RI $153,200

Charlestown, RI $153,361 Chepachet, RI $151,126 Clayville, RI $151,272 Coventry, RI $151,126 West Greenwich, RI $151,023 East Greenwich, RI $151,228 Exeter, RI $154,457 Fiskeville, RI $151,418

Forestdale, RI $151,272 Foster, RI $151,023 Glendale, RI $151,023 Greene, RI $152,718 Greenville, RI $151,418 Harmony, RI $151,374 Harrisville, RI $151,126 Hope, RI $151,418

Hope Valley, RI $154,559 Hopkinton, RI $154,603 Jamestown, RI $153,054 Kenyon, RI $154,413 Little Compton, RI $153,916 Manville, RI $151,418 Mapleville, RI $151,023 Newport, RI $153,084

Middletown, RI $153,726 North Kingstown, RI $150,980 North Scituate, RI $151,374 Oakland, RI $151,169 Pascoag, RI $151,082 Pawtucket, RI $151,418 Central Falls, RI $151,418 Cumberland, RI $151,418

Lincoln, RI $151,418 Portsmouth, RI $152,470 Prudence Island, RI $151,126 Rockville, RI $154,603 Saunderstown, RI $153,142 Shannock, RI $154,369 Slatersville, RI $151,272 Slocum, RI $153,142

Tiverton, RI $154,019 Wakefield, RI $152,981 Kingston, RI $153,010 Narragansett, RI $153,040 Peace Dale, RI $152,981 Warren, RI $151,374 Warwick, RI $151,418 Westerly, RI $154,647

West Kingston, RI $153,098 West Warwick, RI $151,418 Wood River Junction, RI $154,457 Woonsocket, RI $151,272 North Smithfield, RI $151,374 Wyoming, RI $154,413 Providence, RI $151,418 Cranston, RI $151,418

North Providence, RI $151,418 East Providence, RI $151,418 Riverside, RI $151,418 Rumford, RI $151,418 Smithfield, RI $151,418 Johnston, RI $151,418

Associate Scientist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Associate Scientist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$140,803

Average $152,543/year

$171,166

$11,734

Average $12,712/month

$14,264

$2,708

Average $2,934/week

$3,292

$68

Average $73/hour

$82

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$171,166	$14,264	$3,292	$82
Average	$152,543	$12,712	$2,934	$73
25th Percentile	$140,803	$11,734	$2,708	$68

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