SOC 19-1042 · May 2025 · United States
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists across the United States is $103,410 per year, measured over 172,340 jobs. The highest state median is in California, at $136,990.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
Pay for this occupation varies by 153.5% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. California pays $136,990 and Mississippi pays $54,040.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $136,990 | 29,830 | |
| 2 | New Jersey | $129,280 | 6,120 | |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $128,210 | 17,100 | |
| 4 | Connecticut | $116,990 | 2,410 | |
| 5 | Arizona | $116,820 | 2,190 | |
| 6 | Oregon | $111,030 | 1,030 | |
| 7 | Maryland | $106,000 | 6,760 | |
| 8 | Washington | $105,680 | 6,150 | |
| 9 | Alaska | $104,930 | 260 | |
| 10 | Rhode Island | $103,370 | 670 |
States with the most Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 29,830 | $136,990 | |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 17,100 | $128,210 | |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | 12,630 | $99,190 | |
| 4 | Texas | 11,920 | $80,470 | |
| 5 | New York | 7,690 | $87,760 | |
| 6 | Maryland | 6,760 | $106,000 | |
| 7 | Minnesota | 6,760 | $89,950 | |
| 8 | Florida | 6,490 | $94,940 | |
| 9 | Washington | 6,150 | $105,680 | |
| 10 | New Jersey | 6,120 | $129,280 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vallejo | $168,860 | 130 |
| 2 | Topeka | $162,810 | 80 |
| 3 | Charleston | $162,230 | 200 |
| 4 | San Francisco | $160,180 | 7,310 |
| 5 | San Jose | $159,300 | 2,150 |
| 6 | Chico | $155,470 | 70 |
| 7 | Santa Rosa | $145,340 | 150 |
| 8 | Modesto | $143,760 | 160 |
| 9 | Bridgeport | $140,300 | 810 |
| 10 | Syracuse | $138,940 | 160 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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