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Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
National salary overview and state-by-state comparison for 2024.
United States National Average
Average Annual
$116,160
Median Annual
$101,930
Total Workforce
132,950
Highest Paying States
| Rank | State | Avg Salary | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Syracuse, NY | $179,530 | 150 |
| #2 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $150,850 | 1,600 |
| #3 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $148,920 | 6,870 |
| #4 | Vallejo, CA | $147,100 | 90 |
| #5 | Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area | $146,340 | 80 |
| #6 | Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $143,860 | 290 |
| #7 | Tallahassee, FL | $143,200 | 30 |
| #8 | Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $142,340 | 690 |
| #9 | Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $140,670 | 100 |
| #10 | Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $139,540 | 140 |
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