Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Charleston, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston, WV

Median annual salary $87,050 -13.5% vs national
Median hourly $41.85
10th percentile $65,090
90th percentile $128,160
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,090
    25th
    $65,190
    50th (median)
    $87,050
    75th
    $102,740
    90th
    $128,160

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 150% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 50% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $112,120
    Morgantown, WV $84,870
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $82,810
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $80,110
    Winchester, VA-WV $77,620

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $48,520
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $65,990
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $90,090
    Urban and Regional Planners $57,290
    Forensic Science Technicians $63,130
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $64,840

    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, WV is $41.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.69 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, WV is 13.5% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $65,090 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,190.