Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Iowa City, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Iowa City, IA

Median annual salary $85,010 -15.5% vs national
Median hourly $40.87
10th percentile $65,020
90th percentile $101,870
Employed locally 900
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,020
    25th
    $67,280
    50th (median)
    $85,010
    75th
    $85,010
    90th
    $101,870

    Iowa City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,142 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 115% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 15% 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
    Ames, IA $134,160
    California $131,430
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $131,170
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $131,070
    Visalia, CA $129,480
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $127,390

    Related occupations in Iowa City, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Technicians$51,300
    Biological Scientists, All Other$66,080
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$60,330
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$77,510
    Agricultural Technicians$54,320
    Social Science Research Assistants$41,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Iowa City, IA is $40.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Iowa City, IA is 15.5% 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 Iowa City?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $65,020 per year in Iowa City, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,280.