Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Lafayette, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN

Median annual salary $75,000 -25.4% vs national
Median hourly $36.06
10th percentile $50,680
90th percentile $140,550
Employed locally 100
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,680
    25th
    $58,860
    50th (median)
    $75,000
    75th
    $106,300
    90th
    $140,550

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,895 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 125% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 25% 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
    Salinas, CA $138,590
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $137,200
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $128,890
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $126,990
    Colorado Springs, CO $125,450
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $123,880

    Related occupations in Lafayette, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Chemists $49,320
    Biological Scientists, All Other $58,450
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $75,850
    Biological Technicians $46,380
    Chemical Technicians $52,940
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $80,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Lafayette, IN is $36.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Lafayette, IN is 25.4% 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 Lafayette?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $50,680 per year in Lafayette, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,860.