Though it's still waiting for a permanent Florida home, Scripps has begun working in Palm Beach County. Its temporary facilities on Florida Atlantic University's Jupiter campus are scheduled to open next month. As of October, Scripps had hired 45 people in its first year. Their positions and average salaries are:
| Position | Average Salary |
| 7 professors | $175,000 |
| 3 associate professors | $110,000 |
| 3 research faculty | $90,000 |
| 10 staff scientists | $90,000 |
| 3 assistant professors | $70,000 |
| 12 administrators | $48,600 |
| 7 research associates | $40,000 |