The median annual wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Modesto, CA is $136,180 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $136,470.
Pay spans roughly $104,620 at the 10th percentile to $155,580 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $65.47 per hour. An estimated 100 people work as medical scientists, except epidemiologists in Modesto, CA.
| Median (annual) | $136,180 |
| Mean (annual) | $136,470 |
| Median (hourly) | $65.47 |
| 10th percentile | $104,620 |
| 90th percentile | $155,580 |
| Employment | 100 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.