Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $92,780 -7.8% vs national
Median hourly $44.60
10th percentile $60,670
90th percentile $210,810
Employed locally 40
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,670
    25th
    $64,400
    50th (median)
    $92,780
    75th
    $122,440
    90th
    $210,810

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 154% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 54% 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 Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Chemists $76,490
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $82,080
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $83,480
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $67,370
    Biological Technicians $52,930
    Urban and Regional Planners $75,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Hickory, NC is $44.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Hickory, NC is 7.8% 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $60,670 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,400.