Average salary, compensation, and wages for Medical scientists in the United StatesMedian annual earnings of medical scientists, except epidemiologists, were $56,980 in 2002. The middle 50 percent earned between $40,180 and $82,720. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $29,980, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $114,640. Median annual earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of medical scientists in 2002 were:
Median annual earnings of epidemiologists were $53,840 in 2002. The middle 50 percent earned between $44,900 and $66,510. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $35,910, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $85,930. More information on Medical scientists from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook Overview of Medical scientists occupation Number of Medical scientists in the U.S. Salary and earnings for Medical scientists Working conditions for Medical scientists Significant points for Medical scientists Training requirements for Medical scientists Labor Information Home | Occupational data by city | Search Rainforests | Madagascar | What's new |