Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $102,250 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $49.16
10th percentile $67,780
90th percentile $170,570
Employed locally 1,010
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,780
    25th
    $80,230
    50th (median)
    $102,250
    75th
    $131,750
    90th
    $170,570

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 121% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 21% 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
    Tucson, AZ $101,430
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $89,600
    Flagstaff, AZ $79,730

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$80,480
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$78,870
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$108,270
    School Psychologists$82,960
    Urban and Regional Planners$78,920
    Biological Technicians$54,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Phoenix, AZ is $49.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Phoenix, AZ is 1.7% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $67,780 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,230.