The median annual wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Alaska is $100,960 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $124,500.
Pay spans roughly $76,400 at the 10th percentile to $232,580 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $48.54 per hour. An estimated 120 people work as medical scientists, except epidemiologists in Alaska.
| Median (annual) | $100,960 |
| Mean (annual) | $124,500 |
| Median (hourly) | $48.54 |
| 10th percentile | $76,400 |
| 90th percentile | $232,580 |
| Employment | 120 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.