Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Jackson, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MS

Median annual salary $49,220 -51.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.66
10th percentile $39,540
90th percentile $63,560
Employed locally 290
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,540
    25th
    $39,540
    50th (median)
    $49,220
    75th
    $60,290
    90th
    $63,560

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 81% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 19% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $80,370

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $77,380
    Conservation Scientists $57,340
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $55,110
    Urban and Regional Planners $67,550
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $62,360
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $59,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Jackson, MS is $23.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Jackson, MS is 51.1% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $39,540 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,540.