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New Jersey / Research Scientist

Role across New Jersey

Research Scientist

Collect and analyze data to inform decisions, produce reports, and identify trends.

158 people hold the Research Scientist role across 13 departments in New Jersey, with a median total compensation of $109,532. Among 6 jurisdictions where this role is reported, New Jersey ranks #1 by median pay.

Employees
158
Median pay
$109,532
Departments
13
Cross-jurisdiction
#1 of 6

Compare jurisdictions

Research Scientist pay in other jurisdictions

Where Research Scientists are paid most

California
$104,459 · 760
Minnesota
$96,654 · 395
Massachusetts
$80,039 · 10
Illinois
$73,100 · 13
Florida
$60,000 · 7

Median total compensation for comparable Research Scientistroles in other jurisdictions (highest first). Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not by identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for this role.

Within New Jersey

Departments with this role

Largest New Jersey departments for this role

Human Services
6 · $132,548
Agriculture
6 · $98,634
Null
3 · $108,789
Treasury
2 · $131,174
Corrections
1 · $118,116
State Parole Board
1 · $116,198
Transportation
1 · $109,449

Departments in New Jerseyemploying the most people in this role. Each bar links to that department’s page for the role.