Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $103,410 · Median hourly: $49.72 · Employment: 172,340
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,800 | $31.15 |
| 25th | $79,840 | $38.39 |
| Median | $103,410 | $49.72 |
| 75th | $139,380 | $67.01 |
| 90th | $177,780 | $85.47 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 19-1042
- Total U.S. employment: 172,340
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
A closer look
The median wage in this area is 0.0% below the national median — a difference of about $0 per year for a typical worker.
With approximately 172,340 medical scientists, except epidemiologists employed, this is a major occupation in the labor market.
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $68,490 | $32.93 | -33.8% | 0 |
| Alaska | $104,930 | $50.45 | +1.5% | 260 |
| Arizona | $116,820 | $56.16 | +13.0% | 2,190 |
| Arkansas | $72,530 | $34.87 | -29.9% | 230 |
| California | $136,990 | $65.86 | +32.5% | 29,830 |
| Connecticut | $116,990 | $56.25 | +13.1% | 2,410 |
| Delaware | $100,190 | $48.17 | -3.1% | 270 |
| District of Columbia | $101,940 | $49.01 | -1.4% | 670 |
| Florida | $94,940 | $45.65 | -8.2% | 6,490 |
| Georgia | $92,450 | $44.45 | -10.6% | 1,910 |
| Idaho | $83,010 | $39.91 | -19.7% | 380 |
| Illinois | $82,330 | $39.58 | -20.4% | 4,700 |
| Indiana | $81,110 | $39.00 | -21.6% | 2,010 |
| Iowa | $83,850 | $40.31 | -18.9% | 1,060 |
| Kansas | $84,490 | $40.62 | -18.3% | 1,070 |
| Kentucky | $77,580 | $37.30 | -25.0% | 670 |
| Maine | $93,730 | $45.06 | -9.4% | 100 |
| Maryland | $106,000 | $50.96 | +2.5% | 6,760 |
| Massachusetts | $128,210 | $61.64 | +24.0% | 17,100 |
| Michigan | $84,310 | $40.53 | -18.5% | 2,370 |
| Minnesota | $89,950 | $43.25 | -13.0% | 6,760 |
| Mississippi | $54,040 | $25.98 | -47.7% | 440 |
| Missouri | $102,540 | $49.30 | -0.8% | 3,650 |
| Montana | $101,950 | $49.02 | -1.4% | 320 |
| Nebraska | $80,970 | $38.93 | -21.7% | 620 |
| Nevada | $98,560 | $47.38 | -4.7% | 530 |
| New Hampshire | $100,650 | $48.39 | -2.7% | 210 |
| New Jersey | $129,280 | $62.16 | +25.0% | 6,120 |
| New Mexico | $67,100 | $32.26 | -35.1% | 340 |
| New York | $87,760 | $42.19 | -15.1% | 7,690 |
| North Carolina | $102,980 | $49.51 | -0.4% | 5,730 |
| North Dakota | $64,470 | $31.00 | -37.7% | 250 |
| Ohio | $83,910 | $40.34 | -18.9% | 4,840 |
| Oklahoma | $76,480 | $36.77 | -26.0% | 920 |
| Oregon | $111,030 | $53.38 | +7.4% | 1,030 |
| Pennsylvania | $99,190 | $47.69 | -4.1% | 12,630 |
| Rhode Island | $103,370 | $49.70 | -0.0% | 670 |
| South Carolina | — | — | — | 1,020 |
| South Dakota | $80,890 | $38.89 | -21.8% | 140 |
| Tennessee | $102,720 | $49.39 | -0.7% | 4,020 |
| Texas | $80,470 | $38.69 | -22.2% | 11,920 |
| Utah | $82,940 | $39.88 | -19.8% | 1,560 |
| Vermont | $66,500 | $31.97 | -35.7% | 110 |
| Virginia | $93,620 | $45.01 | -9.5% | 4,560 |
| Washington | $105,680 | $50.81 | +2.2% | 6,150 |
| West Virginia | $82,690 | $39.76 | -20.0% | 330 |
| Wisconsin | $82,530 | $39.68 | -20.2% | 2,970 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for medical scientists, except epidemiologists?
The median annual wage for medical scientists, except epidemiologists is $103,410 ($49.72 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays medical scientists, except epidemiologists the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many medical scientists, except epidemiologists are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 172,340 medical scientists, except epidemiologists employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do medical scientists, except epidemiologists make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $49.72. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.