The median annual wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI is $81,300 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $92,570.
Pay spans roughly $62,210 at the 10th percentile to $139,830 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $39.09 per hour. An estimated 1,890 people work as medical scientists, except epidemiologists in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI.
| Median (annual) | $81,300 |
| Mean (annual) | $92,570 |
| Median (hourly) | $39.09 |
| 10th percentile | $62,210 |
| 90th percentile | $139,830 |
| Employment | 1,890 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.