The median annual wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA is $99,540 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $112,530.
Pay spans roughly $64,100 at the 10th percentile to $174,510 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $47.86 per hour. An estimated 1,510 people work as medical scientists, except epidemiologists in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA.
| Median (annual) | $99,540 |
| Mean (annual) | $112,530 |
| Median (hourly) | $47.86 |
| 10th percentile | $64,100 |
| 90th percentile | $174,510 |
| Employment | 1,510 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.