SOC 19-1042 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists — Alabama
Alabama · 3 metro areas compared
Median pay in Alabama is $68,490 a year, 33.8% under the national median of $103,410 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Alabama is $68,490 a year, 33.8% under the national median of $103,410 for this occupation. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $60,950 and $82,900. The lowest tenth earn under $51,140, while the highest tenth earn more than $135,150.
Alabama ranks number 42nd out of 46 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Mobile records the highest median at $105,290. Of the 690 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 198th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,140 | −50.5% |
| 25th | $60,950 | −41.1% |
| Median (50th) | $68,490 | −33.8% |
| 75th | $82,900 | −19.8% |
| 90th | $135,150 | +30.7% |
| Mean | $84,100 | −18.7% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Alabama
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mobile | $105,290 | 50 | |
| 2 | Huntsville | $82,400 | 310 | |
| 3 | Birmingham | $63,940 | 1,520 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Alabama run 11.2% below the national average, so the median of $68,490 goes as far as $77,128 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 25.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$68,490as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$77,128US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $68,490 a year, 33.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $51,140 to $135,150 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 42nd of 46 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Mobile, at $105,290.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Alabama?
The median annual wage is $68,490, or $32.93 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $103,410, so pay in Alabama is 33.8% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Alabama earns more than $135,150 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $51,140 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Mobile, at $105,290 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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