Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $64,730 -35.6% vs national
Median hourly $31.12
10th percentile $53,880
90th percentile $100,680
Employed locally 160
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,880
    25th
    $53,880
    50th (median)
    $64,730
    75th
    $64,730
    90th
    $100,680

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 99% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 1% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $155,990
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $131,170
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $131,070
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $128,890
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $128,270
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $127,390

    Related occupations in Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$72,550
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$49,360
    School Psychologists$51,310
    Biological Technicians$42,630
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$49,510
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$75,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Little Rock, AR is $31.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $92.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Little Rock, AR is 35.6% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $53,880 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,880.