Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay in Pennsylvania
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Pennsylvania earn an average of $120,600 a year. That is $3,760 (3%) more than the U.S. average of $116,840. The best-paying metro area is Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD at $122,780.
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Average pay for medical scientists, except epidemiologists by metro area. Swipe to see all 9.
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Average pay by state
Pennsylvania vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $116,840 | $56.18 |
| Pennsylvania | $120,600 | $57.98 |
| New Jersey | $138,450 | $66.56 |
| Delaware | $118,280 | $56.86 |
| Maryland | $115,930 | $55.73 |
| New York | $109,260 | $52.53 |
| West Virginia | $100,220 | $48.18 |
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- Biological Scientists, All Other$104,980
- Biochemists and Biophysicists$137,680
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- Conservation Scientists$63,760
- Microbiologists$86,370
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Average pay, Pennsylvania, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do medical scientists, except epidemiologists make in Pennsylvania?
The average is $120,600 a year, and the median is $99,190. That is $3,760 (3%) more than the U.S. average of $116,840.
What is the hourly wage in Pennsylvania?
$57.98 an hour on average; the median is $47.69.
Where in Pennsylvania do they earn the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD ($122,780), followed by Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ ($102,630). The lowest average among 9 metro areas with data is Altoona, PA ($72,130).
How does Pennsylvania rank?
Pennsylvania ranks #10 of 46 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.