Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Trenton, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Trenton-Princeton, NJ

Median annual salary $126,990 +26.2% vs national
Median hourly $61.05
10th percentile $94,940
90th percentile $160,210
Employed locally 850
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $94,940
    25th
    $104,690
    50th (median)
    $126,990
    75th
    $136,420
    90th
    $160,210

    Trenton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,333 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 132% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 32% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $102,440
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $100,960
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $83,520

    Related occupations in Trenton, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$77,610
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$96,620
    Chemists$86,090
    Biochemists and Biophysicists$103,100
    Physical Scientists, All Other$102,350
    Biological Technicians$74,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Trenton, NJ is $61.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Trenton, NJ is 26.2% 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 Trenton?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $94,940 per year in Trenton, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $104,690.