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Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

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Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

National Avg Annual Salary

$112,690

National Avg Hourly Wage

$54.18

National Total Employment

156,300

Top Metro Avg Salary

$179,530

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Highest Paying State

New Jersey leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $136,600.

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Largest State Market

California has one of the largest employment markets with 24,190 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

Syracuse, NY shows an average annual salary of $179,530.

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Largest Metro Market

Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH has a broad labor footprint with 15,330 jobs.

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Top States for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

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State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
New Jersey NJ $136,600 6,510 Open
California CA $134,880 24,190 Open
South Carolina SC $130,690 1,090 Open
Massachusetts MA $129,060 16,170 Open
Maine ME $127,100 100 Open
District of Columbia DC $126,950 500 Open
Florida FL $126,760 4,960 Open
Connecticut CT $124,820 2,220 Open
Alaska AK $124,500 120 Open
Rhode Island RI $124,150 550 Open

Top Metro Areas for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

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