Research and science jobs offer pay well above the national average. Increased demand for STEM workers is increasing salaries in research and science. Jobs in these fields, however, often require higher education at the graduate level and/or specialized training. While domain-specific expertise gives workers in these fields access to very specialized jobs, there are also many employers who hire STEM workers for their general data and technology skills.
Recent salaries shared by Computational Scientist
50 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Computational Scientist
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7-9 years
$128K/yr
($128K • $0)
Stennis Space Center, MS
submitted on Jun 19, 2026
$128K/yr
$128K • $0
Computational Scientist
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4-6 years
$184K - $214K/yr
Livermore, CA
submitted on May 11, 2026
$184K - $214K/yr
Computational Scientist
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15+ years
$220K/yr
($220K • $0)
Livermore, CA
submitted on Mar 22, 2026
$220K/yr
$220K • $0
Computational Scientist
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10-14 years
$215K/yr
($178K • $37K)
Cambridge, MA
submitted on Mar 3, 2026
$215K/yr
$178K • $37K
Computational Scientist
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1-3 years
$89K/yr
($89K • $0)
Dallas, TX
submitted on Feb 17, 2026
$89K/yr
$89K • $0
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Computational Scientist
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15+ years
$172K - $199K/yr
Richland, WA
submitted on Jan 15, 2026
$172K - $199K/yr
Computational Scientist
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1-3 years
$116K/yr
($116K • $0)
Dallas, TX
submitted on Dec 18, 2025
$116K/yr
$116K • $0
Computational Scientist
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15+ years
$139K - $161K/yr
Farmington, CT
submitted on Nov 18, 2025
$139K - $161K/yr
Computational Scientist
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15+ years
$278K - $322K/yr
Livermore, CA
submitted on Nov 9, 2025
$278K - $322K/yr
Computational Scientist
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4-6 years
$150K - $176K/yr
Idaho Falls, ID
submitted on Oct 27, 2025
$150K - $176K/yr
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Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Computational Scientist in United States are Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $134,394, Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $128,530, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $126,269, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $120,829, and Manufacturing with a median total pay of $109,326.
Frequently asked questions about Computational Scientist salaries
The average salary for Computational Scientist is $182,429 per year or $88 per hour, with top earners making up to $282,966 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $146,112 (25th percentile) to $230,609 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 346 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Computational Scientist employees.
The highest salary for Computational Scientist is $230,609 per year, $19,217 per month or $111 per hour.
The lowest salary for Computational Scientist is $146,112 per year, $12,176 per month or $70 per hour.