Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $98,920 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly $47.56
10th percentile $69,220
90th percentile $159,130
Employed locally 50
National median $100,590

Compare Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Cedar Rapids, IA stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
in
Cedar Rapids, IA
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,220
    25th
    $76,950
    50th (median)
    $98,920
    75th
    $135,240
    90th
    $159,130

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 128% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 28% 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
    Ames, IA $134,160
    California $131,430
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $131,170
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $131,070
    Visalia, CA $129,480
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $127,390

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $80,320
    Chemists $108,460
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $43,160
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $99,010
    School Psychologists $50,290
    Chemical Technicians $55,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Cedar Rapids, IA is $47.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 1.7% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $69,220 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,950.