How much do principal scientists make?

• Nevada - $146,958 a year ($70.65 an hour)

• Alaska - $142,468 a year ($68.49 an hour)

• Maine - $140,553 a year ($67.57 an hour)

• New Jersey - $137,384 a year ($66.05 an hour)

• California - $136,652 a year ($65.70 an hour)

Lowest-Paying States for Principal Scientists:

• Missouri - $65,302 a year ($31.40 an hour)

• Georgia - $66,564 a year ($32.00 an hour)

• Colorado - $67,855 a year ($32.62 an hour)

• Louisiana - $69,722 a year ($33.52 an hour)

• West Virginia - $69,771 a year ($33.54 an hour)

Comparison of Salaries for Similar Positions to Principal Scientist:

• Principal Data Scientist - $174,531 a year ($83.91 an hour)

• Lead Data Scientist - $147,778 a year ($71.05 an hour)

• Staff Data Scientist - $142,928 a year ($68.72 an hour)

• Principal Developer - $137,101 a year ($65.91 an hour)

• Senior Principal Scientist - $135,678 a year ($65.23 an hour)