The median annual wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Iowa is $85,010 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $90,960.
Pay spans roughly $63,180 at the 10th percentile to $131,980 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $40.87 per hour. An estimated 1,390 people work as medical scientists, except epidemiologists in Iowa.
| Median (annual) | $85,010 |
| Mean (annual) | $90,960 |
| Median (hourly) | $40.87 |
| 10th percentile | $63,180 |
| 90th percentile | $131,980 |
| Employment | 1,390 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.