SOC 19-1042 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists — Arizona
Arizona · 3 metro areas compared
In Arizona the median wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists is $116,820 a year, which is 13.0% higher than the national figure of $103,410.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Arizona the median wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists is $116,820 a year, which is 13.0% higher than the national figure of $103,410. Half of workers earn between $81,840 and $136,260. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $70,430 and the ninetieth at $154,550.
The area has 2,190 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.61 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 46 states with published data for this occupation, Arizona ranks 5th by median wage. Tucson leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $119,630. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 66th of 712 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $70,430 | −31.9% |
| 25th | $81,840 | −20.9% |
| Median (50th) | $116,820 | +13.0% |
| 75th | $136,260 | +31.8% |
| 90th | $154,550 | +49.5% |
| Mean | $115,730 | +11.9% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Arizona
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Arizona sit close to the national average, so $116,820 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$116,820as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$116,008US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $116,820 a year, 13.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $70,430 to $154,550 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,190 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 5th of 46 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Tucson, at $119,630.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Arizona?
The median annual wage is $116,820, or $56.16 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 Arizona is 13.0% higher. 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 Arizona earns more than $154,550 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $70,430 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 Tucson, at $119,630 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,190 jobs in this occupation in Arizona. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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