Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

Occupation

$100,590
National Median Salary
$48.36
Median Hourly Wage
156,300
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$61,860
$77,260
$100,590
$133,870
$168,210

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

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+25.8%
10 Year Change
$79,930
2014 Median
$100,590
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

Industry Annual Median Employment
Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers $182,190 460
Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media $176,970 30
Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals $167,160 170
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods $166,690 3,070
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4242 and 4246 only) $166,550 3,050

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Top Paying States for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

State Annual Median Employment
California $131,430 24,190
Massachusetts $129,230 16,170
Connecticut $128,140 2,220
New Jersey $127,210 6,510
District of Columbia $110,830 500

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Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals 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 Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation)