Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $101,430 +0.8% vs national
Median hourly $48.77
10th percentile $50,710
90th percentile $169,300
Employed locally 120
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,710
    25th
    $73,210
    50th (median)
    $101,430
    75th
    $128,920
    90th
    $169,300

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 149% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 49% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $102,250
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $89,600
    Flagstaff, AZ $79,730

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social Science Research Assistants $59,130
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $77,680
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $95,990
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $72,510
    Forensic Science Technicians $57,940
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $124,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Tucson, AZ is $48.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Tucson, AZ is 0.8% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $50,710 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,210.