Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Huntsville, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Huntsville, AL

Median annual salary $77,830 -22.6% vs national
Median hourly $37.42
10th percentile $50,580
90th percentile $157,000
Employed locally 330
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,580
    25th
    $63,160
    50th (median)
    $77,830
    75th
    $105,820
    90th
    $157,000

    Huntsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,529 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 93% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 7% 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
    Vallejo, CA $158,810
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $155,990
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $139,110
    Salinas, CA $138,590
    California $131,430
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $131,070

    Related occupations in Huntsville, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Physicists $126,770
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $87,220
    Atmospheric and Space Scientists $84,720
    Chemists $127,070
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $73,650
    Chemical Technicians $50,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Huntsville, AL is $37.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Huntsville, AL is 22.6% 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 Huntsville?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $50,580 per year in Huntsville, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,160.