Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Kennewick, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kennewick-Richland, WA

Median annual salary $113,230 +12.6% vs national
Median hourly $54.44
10th percentile $75,220
90th percentile $221,040
Employed locally 110
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,220
    25th
    $88,960
    50th (median)
    $113,230
    75th
    $136,820
    90th
    $221,040

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 132% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 32% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $144,660
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $112,120
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $107,710
    Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $103,860
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $102,440
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $101,500

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $108,310
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $113,120
    Biological Technicians $52,430
    Food Science Technicians $48,550
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $110,880
    Chemical Technicians $58,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Kennewick, WA is $54.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $99.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Kennewick, WA is 12.6% above 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 Kennewick?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $75,220 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $88,960.