The median annual wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Ames, IA is $134,160 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $125,520.
Pay spans roughly $63,180 at the 10th percentile to $189,860 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $64.50 per hour. An estimated 80 people work as medical scientists, except epidemiologists in Ames, IA.
| Median (annual) | $134,160 |
| Mean (annual) | $125,520 |
| Median (hourly) | $64.50 |
| 10th percentile | $63,180 |
| 90th percentile | $189,860 |
| Employment | 80 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.