Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Wichita, KS

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

Median annual salary $89,140 -11.4% vs national
Median hourly $42.86
10th percentile $48,840
90th percentile $131,100
Employed locally 120
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,840
    25th
    $64,760
    50th (median)
    $89,140
    75th
    $128,600
    90th
    $131,100

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 129% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 29% 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
    Topeka, KS $162,810
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $125,690
    Kansas City, MO-KS $94,360
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $90,320
    Jacksonville, FL $88,770
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $77,510

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$64,920
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$80,160
    School Psychologists$62,570
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$47,020
    Chemists$81,000
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$57,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Wichita, KS is $42.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Wichita, KS is 11.4% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $48,840 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,760.