The median annual wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Columbia, SC is $77,430 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $121,020.
Pay spans roughly $39,620 at the 10th percentile to $206,410 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $37.23 per hour. An estimated 130 people work as medical scientists, except epidemiologists in Columbia, SC.
| Median (annual) | $77,430 |
| Mean (annual) | $121,020 |
| Median (hourly) | $37.23 |
| 10th percentile | $39,620 |
| 90th percentile | $206,410 |
| Employment | 130 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.