Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Gainesville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, FL

Median annual salary $79,370 -21.1% vs national
Median hourly $38.16
10th percentile $53,970
90th percentile $158,430
Employed locally 100
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,970
    25th
    $65,090
    50th (median)
    $79,370
    75th
    $122,930
    90th
    $158,430

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,946 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 135% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 35% 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
    Tallahassee, FL $124,520
    Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL $107,020
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $106,690
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $104,660
    Florida $98,240

    Related occupations in Gainesville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Scientists, All Other $56,600
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $58,940
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $52,260
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $55,060
    Biological Technicians $48,180
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $73,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Gainesville, FL is $38.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Gainesville, FL is 21.1% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $53,970 per year in Gainesville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,090.