Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Bend, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bend, OR

Median annual salary $107,220 +6.6% vs national
Median hourly $51.55
10th percentile $70,030
90th percentile $160,020
Employed locally 170
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,030
    25th
    $85,160
    50th (median)
    $107,220
    75th
    $160,010
    90th
    $160,020

    Bend economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,509 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 125% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 25% 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
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $137,200
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $132,900
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $132,830
    California $131,430
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $131,070
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $127,390

    Related occupations in Bend, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $59,360
    Biological Technicians $54,580
    Conservation Scientists $94,310
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $93,560
    Biological Scientists, All Other $86,940
    Urban and Regional Planners $97,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Bend, OR is $51.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $93.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Bend, OR is 6.6% 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 Bend?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $70,030 per year in Bend, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,160.