Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $80,940 -19.5% vs national
Median hourly $38.92
10th percentile $65,650
90th percentile $131,670
Employed locally 1,090
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,650
    25th
    $75,370
    50th (median)
    $80,940
    75th
    $102,570
    90th
    $131,670

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 93% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 7% 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
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $132,830
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $113,230
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $107,710
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $100,960
    Wilmington, NC $98,660
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $97,970

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Technicians $49,630
    Chemists $73,920
    Biological Scientists, All Other $77,340
    Microbiologists $79,530
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $119,310
    Conservation Scientists $81,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Madison, WI is $38.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Madison, WI is 19.5% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $65,650 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,370.