Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $98,800 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $47.50
10th percentile $81,620
90th percentile $204,060
Employed locally 80
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $81,620
    25th
    $81,620
    50th (median)
    $98,800
    75th
    $112,860
    90th
    $204,060

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 117% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 17% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $144,660
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $102,870
    Jacksonville, FL $88,770
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $78,430

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Chemical Technicians $48,730
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $93,600
    Biological Scientists, All Other $59,290
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $106,530
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $93,180
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $77,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Reno, NV is $47.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Reno, NV is 1.8% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $81,620 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,620.