The median annual wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ is $83,520 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $99,730.
Pay spans roughly $63,790 at the 10th percentile to $170,100 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $40.15 per hour. An estimated 200 people work as medical scientists, except epidemiologists in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ.
| Median (annual) | $83,520 |
| Mean (annual) | $99,730 |
| Median (hourly) | $40.15 |
| 10th percentile | $63,790 |
| 90th percentile | $170,100 |
| Employment | 200 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.