Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Rochester, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, MN

Median annual salary $78,320 -22.1% vs national
Median hourly $37.65
10th percentile $61,010
90th percentile $100,590
National median $100,590

Compare Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Rochester, MN stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
in
Rochester, MN
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,010
    25th
    $78,320
    50th (median)
    $78,320
    75th
    $100,590
    90th
    $100,590

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $89,675 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 87% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 13% below 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $97,970
    Duluth, MN-WI $91,560
    Fargo, ND-MN $76,030
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $66,770

    Related occupations in Rochester, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $124,740
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $100,700
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $81,240
    Psychologists, All Other $76,630
    School Psychologists $79,490
    Urban and Regional Planners $85,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Rochester, MN is $37.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Rochester, MN is 22.1% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $61,010 per year in Rochester, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,320.