Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay in Washington
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Washington earn an average of $117,840 a year. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $116,840. The best-paying metro area is Kennewick-Richland, WA at $137,280.
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Average pay for medical scientists, except epidemiologists by metro area. Swipe to see all 5.
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Average pay by state
Washington vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $116,840 | $56.18 |
| Washington | $117,840 | $56.66 |
| Oregon | $128,970 | $62.00 |
| Idaho | $112,420 | $54.05 |
Related jobs in Washington
- Biological Scientists, All Other$114,060
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$91,970
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$106,620
- Biochemists and Biophysicists$98,000
- Conservation Scientists$81,300
- Microbiologists$84,170
Average pay, Washington, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do medical scientists, except epidemiologists make in Washington?
The average is $117,840 a year, and the median is $105,680. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $116,840.
What is the hourly wage in Washington?
$56.66 an hour on average; the median is $50.81.
Where in Washington do they earn the most?
Kennewick-Richland, WA ($137,280), followed by Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA ($127,850). The lowest average among 5 metro areas with data is Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA ($96,400).
How does Washington rank?
Washington ranks #14 of 46 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.