The median annual wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN is $75,000 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $85,920.
Pay spans roughly $50,680 at the 10th percentile to $140,550 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $36.06 per hour. An estimated 100 people work as medical scientists, except epidemiologists in Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN.
| Median (annual) | $75,000 |
| Mean (annual) | $85,920 |
| Median (hourly) | $36.06 |
| 10th percentile | $50,680 |
| 90th percentile | $140,550 |
| Employment | 100 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.