Medical Scientists

Occupation

$99,770
National Median Salary
$47.97
Median Hourly Wage
167,760
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$61,770
$76,820
$99,770
$132,900
$167,600

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+26.4%
10 Year Change
$78,920
2014 Median
$99,770
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Where This Career Pays Above Average

Note: State and industry pay breakdowns are available for more specific job titles. See detailed occupations below.

Top Paying Industries for Medical Scientists

Industry Annual Median Employment
Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers $182,190 —
Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media $176,970 30
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods $166,690 3,080
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4242 and 4246 only) $166,550 3,060
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) $162,610 1,190

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Detailed Medical Scientists Occupations

These specific job titles have more detailed state and industry salary data:

Occupation Annual Median
Epidemiologists $83,980
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $100,590

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Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4242 and 4246 only) Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) Health and Personal Care Retailers Outpatient Care Centers Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services