The median annual wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Iowa City, IA is $85,010 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $79,990.
Pay spans roughly $65,020 at the 10th percentile to $101,870 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $40.87 per hour. An estimated 900 people work as medical scientists, except epidemiologists in Iowa City, IA.
| Median (annual) | $85,010 |
| Mean (annual) | $79,990 |
| Median (hourly) | $40.87 |
| 10th percentile | $65,020 |
| 90th percentile | $101,870 |
| Employment | 900 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.