Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $123,350 +22.6% vs national
Median hourly $59.30
10th percentile $85,140
90th percentile $202,800
Employed locally 250
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $85,140
    25th
    $85,930
    50th (median)
    $123,350
    75th
    $166,550
    90th
    $202,800

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 120% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 20% 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
    Connecticut $128,140
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $127,390
    Colorado Springs, CO $125,450
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $125,420
    Chico, CA $124,350

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Physicists $144,670
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $86,720
    Atmospheric and Space Scientists $121,870
    Chemists $102,600
    Biochemists and Biophysicists $126,800
    Biological Scientists, All Other $137,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Boulder, CO is $59.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $101.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Boulder, CO is 22.6% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $85,140 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,930.