Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $96,510 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $46.40
10th percentile $56,070
90th percentile $224,110
Employed locally 60
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,070
    25th
    $67,980
    50th (median)
    $96,510
    75th
    $156,200
    90th
    $224,110

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 139% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 39% 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
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $126,990
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $125,420
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $124,480
    Greensboro-High Point, NC $122,650
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $109,090

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$65,590
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$100,670
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$77,510
    Urban and Regional Planners$65,720
    Physical Scientists, All Other$106,920
    Conservation Scientists$67,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Asheville, NC is $46.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $107.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Asheville, NC is 4.1% 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 Asheville?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $56,070 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,980.