Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay in New Jersey
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in New Jersey earn an average of $138,450 a year. That is $21,610 (18%) more than the U.S. average of $116,840. The best-paying metro area is Trenton-Princeton, NJ at $136,750.
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Average pay for medical scientists, except epidemiologists by metro area. Swipe to see all 4.
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Average pay by state
New Jersey vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $116,840 | $56.18 |
| New Jersey | $138,450 | $66.56 |
| Pennsylvania | $120,600 | $57.98 |
| Delaware | $118,280 | $56.86 |
| New York | $109,260 | $52.53 |
Related jobs in New Jersey
- Biochemists and Biophysicists$121,470
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$92,160
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$86,690
- Chemists$96,980
- Biological Scientists, All Other$109,010
- Conservation Scientists$69,610
Average pay, New Jersey, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do medical scientists, except epidemiologists make in New Jersey?
The average is $138,450 a year, and the median is $129,280. That is $21,610 (18%) more than the U.S. average of $116,840.
What is the hourly wage in New Jersey?
$66.56 an hour on average; the median is $62.16.
Where in New Jersey do they earn the most?
Trenton-Princeton, NJ ($136,750), followed by Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD ($122,780). The lowest average among 4 metro areas with data is Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ ($102,630).
How does New Jersey rank?
New Jersey ranks #2 of 46 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.