Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Ames, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ames, IA

Median annual salary $134,160 +33.4% vs national
Median hourly $64.50
10th percentile $63,180
90th percentile $189,860
Employed locally 80
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,180
    25th
    $82,470
    50th (median)
    $134,160
    75th
    $151,990
    90th
    $189,860

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 189% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 89% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Topeka, KS $162,810
    Vallejo, CA $158,810
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $155,990
    Syracuse, NY $153,890
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $144,660
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $142,540

    Nearby metros — Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    California $131,430
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $131,170
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $131,070
    Visalia, CA $129,480
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $127,390
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $125,420

    Related occupations in Ames, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Technicians $52,670
    Biological Scientists, All Other $79,170
    Soil and Plant Scientists $62,290
    Agricultural Technicians $46,630
    Microbiologists $108,040
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $79,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists make per hour in Ames?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Ames, IA is $64.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.41 or more per hour.

    Is Ames above or below average for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salaries?

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Ames, IA is 33.4% above the national median of $100,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Ames?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $63,180 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,470.