Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $117,550 +16.9% vs national
Median hourly $56.52
10th percentile $69,720
90th percentile $192,150
Employed locally 40
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,720
    25th
    $81,520
    50th (median)
    $117,550
    75th
    $163,810
    90th
    $192,150

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 155% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 55% 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
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $137,200
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $132,900
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $132,830
    California $131,430
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $131,070
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $127,390

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $83,280
    Soil and Plant Scientists $89,220
    Urban and Regional Planners $100,070
    School Psychologists $91,660
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $134,440
    Foresters $85,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Salem, OR is $56.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $92.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Salem, OR is 16.9% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $69,720 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,520.