The average salary for a medical scientists, except epidemiologist in the United States is $112,380, but the range typically falls between $76,690 and $133,870. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $54.03, with a range between $36.87 and $64.36.
There are approximately 136,620 people employed as a medical scientists, except epidemiologist in the United States. With California, Massachusetts, New York employing the highest number of medical scientists, except epidemiologists.The state with the best pay for a medical scientists, except epidemiologist is California, with an average annual salary of $129,330, while Mississippi has the lowest average annual salary of $70,170.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $61,810 | $29.72 |
| 25th Percentile | $76,690 | $36.87 |
| Median | $100,890 | $48.5 |
| 75th Percentile | $133,870 | $64.36 |
| 90th Percentile | $168,020 | $80.78 |
The salary of a medical scientists, except epidemiologist can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a medical scientists, except epidemiologist in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for medical scientists, except epidemiologists are California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Connecticut, District of Columbia while the worst states are Mississippi, New Mexico, Arkansas, Louisiana, Vermont.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $45,320 | $73,280 | $121,110 |
| Alaska | $71,350 | $99,710 | $116,040 |
| Arizona | $54,230 | $102,950 | $151,430 |
| Arkansas | $50,530 | $77,390 | $115,400 |
| California | $79,930 | $129,330 | $166,840 |
| Colorado | $53,540 | $110,980 | $213,590 |
| Connecticut | $63,470 | $122,860 | $197,420 |
| Delaware | $52,480 | $106,500 | $174,360 |
| District of Columbia | $67,610 | $126,570 | $187,560 |
| Florida | $61,310 | $121,960 | >$239,200 |
| Georgia | $60,800 | $103,730 | $154,490 |
| Idaho | $51,270 | $87,940 | $151,990 |
| Illinois | $58,630 | $104,010 | $163,280 |
| Indiana | $52,840 | $105,700 | $152,650 |
| Iowa | $63,100 | $90,070 | $164,850 |
| Kansas | $48,980 | $82,540 | $125,500 |
| Kentucky | $52,260 | $85,390 | $151,420 |
| Louisiana | $60,200 | $82,780 | $132,160 |
| Maine | $53,170 | $114,990 | $212,410 |
| Maryland | $62,860 | $109,830 | $169,850 |
| Massachusetts | $76,590 | $125,910 | $170,730 |
| Michigan | $60,100 | $101,130 | $176,420 |
| Minnesota | $62,860 | $120,830 | $210,090 |
| Mississippi | $39,390 | $70,170 | $101,240 |
| Missouri | $52,680 | $94,560 | $158,100 |
| Montana | $49,310 | $84,550 | $111,790 |
| Nebraska | $49,460 | $80,760 | $109,420 |
| Nevada | $64,490 | $111,850 | $135,730 |
| New Hampshire | $65,230 | $102,740 | $165,900 |
| New Jersey | $79,420 | $129,410 | $171,010 |
| New Mexico | $36,390 | $77,520 | $190,980 |
| New York | $64,440 | $108,960 | $171,250 |
| North Carolina | $58,930 | $117,030 | $171,650 |
| North Dakota | $42,110 | $80,590 | $148,050 |
| Ohio | $50,720 | $96,390 | $169,360 |
| Oklahoma | $60,080 | $100,270 | $135,560 |
| Oregon | $62,480 | $103,290 | $165,620 |
| Pennsylvania | $72,940 | $115,130 | $170,240 |
| Rhode Island | $47,070 | $117,580 | >$239,200 |
| South Carolina | $51,380 | $111,710 | $163,300 |
| South Dakota | $45,720 | $82,660 | $160,710 |
| Tennessee | $58,620 | $108,300 | $148,990 |
| Utah | $63,080 | $86,190 | $129,410 |
| Vermont | $62,850 | $84,160 | $130,180 |
| Virginia | $58,990 | $109,170 | $181,270 |
| Washington | $64,610 | $111,920 | $160,340 |
| West Virginia | $48,920 | $104,620 | >$239,200 |
| Wisconsin | $57,890 | $83,110 | $108,750 |
Even between cities, the salary of a medical scientists, except epidemiologist can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for medical scientists, except epidemiologists is Austin-Round Rock area, TX with an average salary of $147,750.The city with the lowest average salary for medical scientists, except epidemiologists is Tyler, TX with an average salary of $58,450.
Areas with highest average salaries for medical scientists, except epidemiologists
Areas with lowest average salaries for medical scientists, except epidemiologists
The number of medical scientists, except epidemiologists in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of medical scientists, except epidemiologists has increased by 10,510. On average, the number of medical scientists, except epidemiologists has been increasing by 2.1% each year. The salary of medical scientists, except epidemiologists has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of medical scientists, except epidemiologists has increased by $10,580. On average, the salary of medical scientists, except epidemiologists has been increasing by 2.6% each year.
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists are part of the life, physical, and social science occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for medical scientists, except epidemiologists compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all life, physical, and social science occupations jobs here.
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