Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists — Salary by State
Median annual wages across 48 states, from BLS data.
National Median
$100,590
Highest
$131,430
California
Lowest
$49,220
Mississippi
Total Employment
155,530
Salary by State
| # | State | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $131,430 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $129,230 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $128,140 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $127,210 |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $110,830 |
| 6 | Maine | $107,950 |
| 7 | Rhode Island | $104,330 |
| 8 | North Carolina | $104,300 |
| 9 | Maryland | $103,500 |
| 10 | Arizona | $102,250 |
| 11 | Washington | $101,140 |
| 12 | Alaska | $100,960 |
| 13 | Nevada | $100,580 |
| 14 | Oregon | $99,540 |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | $99,440 |
| 16 | Florida | $98,240 |
| 17 | Delaware | $97,640 |
| 18 | Missouri | $96,880 |
| 19 | Kansas | $96,150 |
| 20 | Tennessee | $95,580 |
| 21 | Virginia | $95,080 |
| 22 | Georgia | $94,320 |
| 23 | New Hampshire | $92,490 |
| 24 | South Carolina | $87,870 |
| 25 | Iowa | $85,010 |
| 26 | New York | $84,950 |
| 27 | West Virginia | $84,350 |
| 28 | Minnesota | $83,450 |
| 29 | Michigan | $81,300 |
| 30 | Wisconsin | $80,940 |
| 31 | Ohio | $79,470 |
| 32 | Oklahoma | $79,370 |
| 33 | Utah | $78,570 |
| 34 | Illinois | $78,430 |
| 35 | Texas | $78,410 |
| 36 | Indiana | $77,220 |
| 37 | South Dakota | $77,070 |
| 38 | Colorado | $76,770 |
| 39 | Nebraska | $76,030 |
| 40 | North Dakota | $75,870 |
| 41 | Idaho | $75,580 |
| 42 | Kentucky | $73,220 |
| 43 | Vermont | $67,410 |
| 44 | Montana | $67,120 |
| 45 | Alabama | $65,750 |
| 46 | Arkansas | $64,730 |
| 47 | New Mexico | $60,680 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $49,220 |