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Research Scientist in the United States: openings, pay and who is hiring
Everything open jobs say about Research Scientist, updated November 7, 2026.
In 3 sentences
- As of November 7, 2026, Joonow listed 145 Research Scientist openings in the United States, at 66 employers.
- San Francisco (CA) has the most openings: 40.
- Across the 71 openings with posted pay, the median is $20,833.
Cities with the most Research Scientist openings
Where the openings are
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| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| San Francisco (CA) | 40 |
| New York City (NY) | 12 |
| Redwood City (CA) | 8 |
| Menlo Park (CA) | 7 |
| San Diego (CA) | 7 |
| Alameda (CA) | 6 |
| Sunnyvale (CA) | 6 |
| Emerybille (CA) | 5 |
Employers with the most Research Scientist openings
Employers with the most openings
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| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Astera | 11 |
| Iambic Therapeutics | 7 |
| Periodic Labs | 7 |
| Pluralis Research | 5 |
| Lumaai | 5 |
| Applied | 5 |
| AlphaX | 4 |
| Basis Research | 4 |
Posted pay
The median pay posted by employers is $20,833. The middle half of openings pays between $14,688 and $24,583, in a sample of 71 openings.
Work arrangement
12% of openings are remote, 14% are hybrid and 74% are on-site.
For job seekers
Frequently asked questions
How many Research Scientist jobs are open in the United States?
As of November 7, 2026, Joonow listed 145 open Research Scientist jobs in the United States, at 66 employers.
Where are the most Research Scientist jobs?
San Francisco (CA) has the most Research Scientist openings: 40 as of November 7, 2026.
How much does a Research Scientist make?
Across the 71 openings with pay posted by the employer, the median is $20,833, and the middle half pays between $14,688 and $24,583.
Are there remote Research Scientist jobs?
Yes: 12% of open Research Scientist jobs are remote and 14% are hybrid, as of November 7, 2026.
