Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Birmingham, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Birmingham, AL

Median annual salary $65,750 -34.6% vs national
Median hourly $31.61
10th percentile $48,240
90th percentile $99,740
Employed locally 870
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,240
    25th
    $54,430
    50th (median)
    $65,750
    75th
    $80,960
    90th
    $99,740

    Birmingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 94% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 6% below 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
    Vallejo, CA $158,810
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $155,990
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $139,110
    Salinas, CA $138,590
    California $131,430
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $131,070

    Related occupations in Birmingham, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $75,670
    Chemical Technicians $47,860
    Chemists $79,990
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $74,990
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $53,640
    Urban and Regional Planners $79,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Birmingham, AL is $31.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Birmingham, AL is 34.6% 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 Birmingham?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $48,240 per year in Birmingham, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,430.