Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Reading, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reading, PA

Median annual salary $87,280 -13.2% vs national
Median hourly $41.96
10th percentile $65,700
90th percentile $131,230
Employed locally 100
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,700
    25th
    $70,790
    50th (median)
    $87,280
    75th
    $100,640
    90th
    $131,230

    Reading economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 112% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 12% 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
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $130,010
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $109,340
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $104,660
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $100,960
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $97,970
    Lexington Park, MD $91,760

    Related occupations in Reading, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $92,320
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $74,690
    Chemists $75,230
    Chemical Technicians $59,140
    School Psychologists $86,070
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $61,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Reading, PA is $41.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Reading, PA is 13.2% 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 Reading?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $65,700 per year in Reading, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,790.