Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $99,990 -0.6% vs national
Median hourly $48.07
10th percentile $67,160
90th percentile —
Employed locally 30
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,160
    25th
    $87,830
    50th (median)
    $99,990
    75th
    $165,820

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 104% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 4% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $142,540
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $125,690
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $121,170
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $85,040
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $78,570
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $78,210

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $86,630
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $48,100
    Biological Scientists, All Other $98,220
    Conservation Scientists $72,780
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $77,850
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $104,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Anchorage, AK is $48.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Anchorage, AK is 0.6% below 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $67,160 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $87,830.