Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Winston, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Winston-Salem, NC

Median annual salary $83,810 -16.7% vs national
Median hourly $40.29
10th percentile $51,130
90th percentile $164,780
Employed locally 60
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,130
    25th
    $73,210
    50th (median)
    $83,810
    75th
    $124,610
    90th
    $164,780

    Winston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,282 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 130% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 30% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $142,540
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $126,990
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $125,420
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $124,480
    Greensboro-High Point, NC $122,650
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $109,090

    Related occupations in Winston, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Chemists $83,130
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $76,820
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $60,160
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $80,670
    School Psychologists $71,680
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $45,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Winston, NC is $40.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Winston, NC is 16.7% 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 Winston?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $51,130 per year in Winston, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,210.