Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Lynchburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lynchburg, VA

Median annual salary $77,650 -22.8% vs national
Median hourly $37.33
10th percentile $75,590
90th percentile $114,020
Employed locally 60
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,590
    25th
    $77,650
    50th (median)
    $77,650
    75th
    $93,580
    90th
    $114,020

    Lynchburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,782 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
    Vallejo, CA $158,810
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $155,990
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $123,880
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $112,120
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $109,090
    Savannah, GA $103,590

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $75,160
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $85,410
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $83,960
    Urban and Regional Planners $72,050
    School Psychologists $71,410
    Chemists $60,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Lynchburg, VA is $37.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Lynchburg, VA is 22.8% 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 Lynchburg?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $75,590 per year in Lynchburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,650.