Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $76,390 -24.1% vs national
Median hourly $36.73
10th percentile $49,590
90th percentile $130,980
Employed locally 40
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,590
    25th
    $76,010
    50th (median)
    $76,390
    75th
    $100,650
    90th
    $130,980

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 120% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 20% 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 Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $79,420
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $76,400
    Chemists $79,950
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $80,160
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $55,880
    Chemical Technicians $48,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Scranton, PA is $36.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Scranton, PA is 24.1% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $49,590 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,010.