The median annual wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA is $155,990 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $150,850.
Pay spans roughly $84,570 at the 10th percentile to $192,720 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $75.00 per hour. An estimated 1,600 people work as medical scientists, except epidemiologists in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA.
| Median (annual) | $155,990 |
| Mean (annual) | $150,850 |
| Median (hourly) | $75.00 |
| 10th percentile | $84,570 |
| 90th percentile | $192,720 |
| Employment | 1,600 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.