Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $125,450 +24.7% vs national
Median hourly $60.31
10th percentile $74,990
90th percentile $195,420
Employed locally 90
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,990
    25th
    $88,290
    50th (median)
    $125,450
    75th
    $147,150
    90th
    $195,420

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 144% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 44% 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
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $125,420
    Chico, CA $124,350
    Boulder, CO $123,350

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $62,180
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $89,130
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $105,980
    School Psychologists $109,470
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $92,320
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $93,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Colorado Springs, CO is $60.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $93.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 24.7% 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $74,990 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $88,290.