Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $105,160 +4.5% vs national
Median hourly $50.56
10th percentile $60,210
90th percentile $217,230
Employed locally 290
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,210
    25th
    $74,610
    50th (median)
    $105,160
    75th
    $159,000
    90th
    $217,230

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $142,540
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $125,420
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $105,140
    Wisconsin $80,940
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $80,230
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $78,430

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$87,240
    Chemical Technicians$60,790
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$55,200
    School Psychologists$83,210
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$79,470
    Biological Scientists, All Other$92,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Charleston, SC is $50.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $171.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Charleston, SC is 4.5% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $60,210 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,610.