Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Columbia, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbia, MO

Median annual salary $75,870 -24.6% vs national
Median hourly $36.48
10th percentile $58,970
90th percentile $190,420
Employed locally 30
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,970
    25th
    $64,730
    50th (median)
    $75,870
    75th
    $88,740
    90th
    $190,420

    Columbia economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,463 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 109% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 9% 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
    Modesto, CA $136,180
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $131,070
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $123,880
    St. Louis, MO-IL $99,250
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $95,280

    Related occupations in Columbia, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social Science Research Assistants $65,050
    Chemists $82,300
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $87,190
    Biological Technicians $39,560
    Biological Scientists, All Other $72,550
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $66,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Columbia, MO is $36.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $91.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Columbia, MO is 24.6% 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 Columbia?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $58,970 per year in Columbia, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,730.