The median annual wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA is $131,390 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $133,150.
Pay spans roughly $97,470 at the 10th percentile to $160,260 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $63.17 per hour. An estimated 930 people work as medical scientists, except epidemiologists in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA.
| Median (annual) | $131,390 |
| Mean (annual) | $133,150 |
| Median (hourly) | $63.17 |
| 10th percentile | $97,470 |
| 90th percentile | $160,260 |
| Employment | 930 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.