Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Columbus, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, OH

Median annual salary $79,250 -21.2% vs national
Median hourly $38.10
10th percentile $50,550
90th percentile $142,930
Employed locally 1,000
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,550
    25th
    $64,220
    50th (median)
    $79,250
    75th
    $103,490
    90th
    $142,930

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 99% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 1% below 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
    Lima, OH $94,580
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $89,710
    Youngstown-Warren, OH $81,640
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $80,530
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $80,110
    Cleveland, OH $79,470

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Chemists $96,700
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $90,670
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $81,720
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $82,800
    Biological Technicians $51,670
    Chemical Technicians $59,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Columbus, OH is $38.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $87.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Columbus, OH is 21.2% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $50,550 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,220.