SOC 19-1042 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists — Spokane
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA · 3 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Spokane, WA is $92,010 a year, trailing the national median of $103,410 by 11.0%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Spokane, WA is $92,010 a year, trailing the national median of $103,410 by 11.0%. Half of workers earn between $63,840 and $116,480. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $58,070 and the ninetieth at $150,360.
The area has 170 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. Kennewick leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $122,180. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 102nd of 468 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,070 | −43.8% |
| 25th | $63,840 | −38.3% |
| Median (50th) | $92,010 | −11.0% |
| 75th | $116,480 | +12.6% |
| 90th | $150,360 | +45.4% |
| Mean | $96,400 | −6.8% |
Other metro areas in Washington
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Spokane run 7.0% above the national average, so the median of $92,010 buys what $85,991 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 16.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$92,010as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$85,991US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $92,010 a year, 11.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $58,070 to $150,360 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 170 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Kennewick, at $122,180.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Spokane, WA?
The median annual wage is $92,010, or $44.24 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 Spokane, WA is 11.0% 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 Spokane, WA earns more than $150,360 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $58,070 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 Kennewick, at $122,180 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 170 jobs in this occupation in Spokane, WA. 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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