The median annual wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in West Virginia is $84,350 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $108,420.
Pay spans roughly $65,090 at the 10th percentile to $227,900 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $40.55 per hour. An estimated 290 people work as medical scientists, except epidemiologists in West Virginia.
| Median (annual) | $84,350 |
| Mean (annual) | $108,420 |
| Median (hourly) | $40.55 |
| 10th percentile | $65,090 |
| 90th percentile | $227,900 |
| Employment | 290 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.