Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Springfield, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MA

Median annual salary $118,870 +18.2% vs national
Median hourly $57.15
10th percentile $66,570
90th percentile $204,000
Employed locally 50
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,570
    25th
    $81,500
    50th (median)
    $118,870
    75th
    $165,830
    90th
    $204,000

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 169% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 69% 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 Rosa-Petaluma, CA $139,110
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $132,830
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $131,170
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $129,230
    Massachusetts $129,230
    Barnstable Town, MA $126,800

    Related occupations in Springfield, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$105,300
    School Psychologists$92,470
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$81,350
    Chemical Technicians$81,070
    Urban and Regional Planners$78,570
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$81,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Springfield, MA is $57.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Springfield, MA is 18.2% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $66,570 per year in Springfield, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,500.