The median annual wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA is $98,810 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $106,590.
Pay spans roughly $62,530 at the 10th percentile to $170,220 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $47.51 per hour. An estimated 40 people work as medical scientists, except epidemiologists in Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA.
| Median (annual) | $98,810 |
| Mean (annual) | $106,590 |
| Median (hourly) | $47.51 |
| 10th percentile | $62,530 |
| 90th percentile | $170,220 |
| Employment | 40 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.