Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $66,140 -34.2% vs national
Median hourly $31.80
10th percentile $51,490
90th percentile $99,990
Employed locally 600
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,490
    25th
    $60,690
    50th (median)
    $66,140
    75th
    $82,840
    90th
    $99,990

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 87% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 13% 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 Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    School Psychologists$104,290
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$81,620
    Chemists$76,820
    Psychologists, All Other$107,550
    Chemical Technicians$48,680
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$110,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Milwaukee, WI is $31.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Milwaukee, WI is 34.2% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $51,490 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,690.