Medical Scientists Salary in United States (2024)

The average salary for Medical Scientists in the United States is around $108720 per year.

How much do Medical Scientists make in the United States?

In the United States, Medical Scientists earn an average hourly wage of $52.27 and a mean annual wage of $108720.

Mean Hourly Wage

$52.27

Mean Annual Wage

$108720

Medical Scientists earnings by experience

For Medical Scientists positions in the United States, hourly wages vary widely. The 10th percentile earns approximately $27.33 per hour, while those at the 25th percentile earn about $31.7 per hour. The median hourly wage stands at $46.74, and at the 75th percentile, it increases to $63.47. The top earners, at the 90th percentile, command an impressive $81.31 hourly.

When considering annual wages for Medical Scientists roles, the distribution remains diverse. At the 10th percentile, workers earn around $56850 annually, while those at the 25th percentile make about $65940 annually. The median annual wage, however, is $97210. For the 75th percentile, the figure rises to $132010, and at the 90th percentile, it peaks at $169130 per year.

Earnings for Starting level Medical Scientists

10th Percentile Hourly Wage

$27.33

10th Percentile Annual Wage

$56850

Earnings for Junior-level Medical Scientists

25th Percentile Hourly Wage

$31.7

25th Percentile Annual Wage

$65940

Earnings for Mid-level Medical Scientists

Median Hourly Wage

$46.74

Median Annual Wage

$97210

Earnings for Senior-level Medical Scientists

75th Percentile Hourly Wage

$63.47

75th Percentile Annual Wage

$132010

Earnings for Top-level Medical Scientists

90th Percentile Hourly Wage

$81.31

90th Percentile Annual Wage

$169130

Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Last updated: May 2023)