Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Fayetteville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville, NC

Median annual salary $77,120 -23.3% vs national
Median hourly $37.08
10th percentile $51,520
90th percentile $128,560
Employed locally 40
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,520
    25th
    $64,150
    50th (median)
    $77,120
    75th
    $107,260
    90th
    $128,560

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,909 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 131% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 31% 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
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $126,990
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $125,420
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $124,480
    Greensboro-High Point, NC $122,650
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $109,090

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $102,840
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $91,920
    School Psychologists $62,630
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $65,140
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $59,680
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $80,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Fayetteville, NC is $37.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Fayetteville, NC is 23.3% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $51,520 per year in Fayetteville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,150.