The median annual wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in South Carolina is $87,870 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $130,690.
Pay spans roughly $48,790 at the 10th percentile to $217,230 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $42.25 per hour. An estimated 1,090 people work as medical scientists, except epidemiologists in South Carolina.
| Median (annual) | $87,870 |
| Mean (annual) | $130,690 |
| Median (hourly) | $42.25 |
| 10th percentile | $48,790 |
| 90th percentile | $217,230 |
| Employment | 1,090 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.