Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Worcester, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Worcester, MA

Median annual salary $108,080 +7.4% vs national
Median hourly $51.96
10th percentile $79,140
90th percentile $188,940
Employed locally 430
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,140
    25th
    $81,600
    50th (median)
    $108,080
    75th
    $136,400
    90th
    $188,940

    Worcester economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,561 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 116% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 16% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $139,110
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $132,830
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $131,170
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $129,230
    Massachusetts $129,230
    Barnstable Town, MA $126,800

    Related occupations in Worcester, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biochemists and Biophysicists$129,130
    Biological Technicians$65,960
    Chemical Technicians$60,040
    Chemists$99,280
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$87,380
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$87,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Worcester, MA is $51.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $90.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Worcester, MA is 7.4% 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 Worcester?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $79,140 per year in Worcester, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,600.