Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Greensboro, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greensboro-High Point, NC

Median annual salary $122,650 +21.9% vs national
Median hourly $58.96
10th percentile $58,990
90th percentile $192,260
Employed locally 50
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,990
    25th
    $79,330
    50th (median)
    $122,650
    75th
    $155,890
    90th
    $192,260

    Greensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,083 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 194% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 94% 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
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $109,090
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $107,710

    Related occupations in Greensboro, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$79,610
    Chemists$81,940
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$65,800
    Social Science Research Assistants$50,590
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$62,680
    Chemical Technicians$60,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Greensboro, NC is $58.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $96.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Greensboro, NC is 21.9% above 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 Greensboro?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $58,990 per year in Greensboro, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,330.