Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Mobile, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mobile, AL

Median annual salary $63,940 -36.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.74
10th percentile $46,230
90th percentile $129,150
Employed locally 70
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,230
    25th
    $61,140
    50th (median)
    $63,940
    75th
    $100,000
    90th
    $129,150

    Mobile economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,119 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 110% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 10% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $139,110
    Salinas, CA $138,590
    California $131,430
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $131,070

    Related occupations in Mobile, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $73,860
    Chemical Technicians $62,220
    Chemists $90,280
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $49,760
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $76,580
    Biological Technicians $37,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Mobile, AL is $30.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Mobile, AL is 36.4% 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 Mobile?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $46,230 per year in Mobile, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,140.