Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay in New York
$109,260avg. a year
$52.53 an hour · 7,690 employed
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in New York earn an average of $109,260 a year. That is $7,580 (6%) less than the U.S. average of $116,840. The best-paying metro area is Syracuse, NY at $182,580.
$87,760Median pay
$52.53Average hourly
+1%Avg. pay since 2020
#21Of 45 states + D.C.
Top-paying New York metro areas
Average pay for medical scientists, except epidemiologists by metro area. Swipe to see all 6.
1160 jobs
Syracuse, NY
$182,580
$87.78 an hour
210,090 jobs
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
$121,410
$58.37 an hour
340 jobs
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY
$115,770
$55.66 an hour
4410 jobs
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
$109,790
$52.79 an hour
5350 jobs
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY
$109,360
$52.58 an hour
6
Rochester, NY
$76,440
$36.75 an hour
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Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay in New York, charted
Pay over time
New York, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where New York medical scientists, except epidemiologists work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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New York vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $116,840 | $56.18 |
| New York | $109,260 | $52.53 |
| New Jersey | $138,450 | $66.56 |
| Massachusetts | $133,550 | $64.21 |
| Connecticut | $126,760 | $60.94 |
| Pennsylvania | $120,600 | $57.98 |
| Vermont | $89,910 | $43.23 |
Related jobs in New York
- Biological Scientists, All Other$118,000
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$98,740
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$91,410
- Biochemists and Biophysicists$108,140
- Conservation Scientists$80,440
- Microbiologists$93,220
Average pay, New York, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do medical scientists, except epidemiologists make in New York?
The average is $109,260 a year, and the median is $87,760. That is $7,580 (6%) less than the U.S. average of $116,840.
What is the hourly wage in New York?
$52.53 an hour on average; the median is $42.19.
Where in New York do they earn the most?
Syracuse, NY ($182,580), followed by New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ ($121,410). The lowest average among 6 metro areas with data is Rochester, NY ($76,440).
How does New York rank?
New York ranks #21 of 46 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 19-1042. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national medical scientists, except epidemiologists page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.