Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Modesto, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Modesto, CA

Median annual salary $136,180 +35.4% vs national
Median hourly $65.47
10th percentile $104,620
90th percentile $155,580
Employed locally 100
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $104,620
    25th
    $123,490
    50th (median)
    $136,180
    75th
    $153,930
    90th
    $155,580

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 171% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 71% 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 Cruz-Watsonville, CA $144,660
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $142,540
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $139,110
    Salinas, CA $138,590

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Food Science Technicians $48,940
    Chemical Technicians $55,310
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $95,320
    Food Scientists and Technologists $81,740
    Chemists $81,180
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $83,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Modesto, CA is $65.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Modesto, CA is 35.4% above 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $104,620 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $123,490.