Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Erie, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Erie, PA

Median annual salary $62,580 -37.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.09
10th percentile $62,070
90th percentile $79,610
Employed locally 80
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,070
    25th
    $62,070
    50th (median)
    $62,580
    75th
    $74,760
    90th
    $79,610

    Erie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,476 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 102% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 2% 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
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $130,010
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $109,340
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $104,660
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $100,960
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $97,970
    Lexington Park, MD $91,760

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $94,680
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $73,110
    School Psychologists $82,520
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $57,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Erie, PA is $30.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Erie, PA is 37.8% 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 Erie?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $62,070 per year in Erie, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,070.