Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $162,810 +61.9% vs national
Median hourly $78.27
10th percentile $63,060
90th percentile $219,100
Employed locally 80
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,060
    25th
    $102,390
    50th (median)
    $162,810
    75th
    $218,920
    90th
    $219,100

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 239% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 139% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $139,110

    Nearby metros — Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $125,690
    Kansas City, MO-KS $94,360
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $90,320
    Wichita, KS $89,140
    Jacksonville, FL $88,770
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $77,510

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $58,930
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $76,150
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $66,560
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $81,060
    Forensic Science Technicians $86,670
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $54,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Topeka, KS is $78.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $105.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Topeka, KS is 61.9% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $63,060 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $102,390.