Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Jacksonville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jacksonville, FL

Median annual salary $88,770 -11.8% vs national
Median hourly $42.68
10th percentile $63,920
90th percentile —
Employed locally 240
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,920
    25th
    $77,370
    50th (median)
    $88,770
    75th
    $140,140

    Jacksonville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,013 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
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $130,010
    Tallahassee, FL $124,520
    Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL $107,020
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $106,690
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $104,660
    Florida $98,240

    Related occupations in Jacksonville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $81,060
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $61,310
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $58,110
    Chemical Technicians $48,360
    Biological Scientists, All Other $77,380
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $126,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Jacksonville, FL is $42.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $105.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Jacksonville, FL is 11.8% 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 Jacksonville?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $63,920 per year in Jacksonville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,370.