Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Fort Collins, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Median annual salary $62,830 -37.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.21
10th percentile $41,760
90th percentile $139,860
Employed locally 360
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,760
    25th
    $47,400
    50th (median)
    $62,830
    75th
    $80,220
    90th
    $139,860

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 69% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 31% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $142,540
    Connecticut $128,140
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $127,390
    Colorado Springs, CO $125,450
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $125,420
    Chico, CA $124,350

    Related occupations in Fort Collins, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Conservation Scientists$80,240
    Biological Technicians$55,700
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$53,130
    Biological Scientists, All Other$91,420
    Atmospheric and Space Scientists$104,950
    Soil and Plant Scientists$63,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Fort Collins, CO is $30.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Fort Collins, CO is 37.5% 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 Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $41,760 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,400.