Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Bloomington, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bloomington, IN

Median annual salary $103,360 +2.8% vs national
Median hourly $49.69
10th percentile $66,030
90th percentile $152,890
Employed locally 60
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,030
    25th
    $71,310
    50th (median)
    $103,360
    75th
    $109,260
    90th
    $152,890

    Bloomington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,949 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 164% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 64% 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
    Salinas, CA $138,590
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $137,200
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $128,890
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $126,990
    Colorado Springs, CO $125,450
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $123,880

    Related occupations in Bloomington, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Chemists $76,560
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $81,330
    Chemical Technicians $49,370
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $90,690
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $65,180
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $53,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Bloomington, IN is $49.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Bloomington, IN is 2.8% 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 Bloomington?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $66,030 per year in Bloomington, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,310.