Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $102,470 +1.9% vs national
Median hourly $49.26
10th percentile $61,510
90th percentile $184,000
Employed locally 1,000
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,510
    25th
    $80,050
    50th (median)
    $102,470
    75th
    $156,960
    90th
    $184,000

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 107% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 7% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $142,540
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $126,990
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $125,420
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $124,480
    Greensboro-High Point, NC $122,650
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $109,090

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$66,370
    Chemists$80,940
    Biological Scientists, All Other$102,030
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$81,560
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$117,060
    Social Science Research Assistants$63,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Raleigh, NC is $49.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Raleigh, NC is 1.9% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $61,510 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,050.