Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler

In Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ), the median pay for medical scientists, except epidemiologists is $52.11 an hour ($108,390 a year). About 1,700 people work in this job there.

$52.11Median hourly pay
$81,840–$136,960Middle half of workers, yearly
1,700People in this job in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ)

That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($103,410). It is 7% lower than the Arizona median ($116,820).

Pay range for medical scientists, except epidemiologists in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$35.82$74,500
25% of workers$39.34$81,840
Half of workers (median)$52.11$108,390
75% of workers$65.84$136,960
90% of workers$74.70$155,380

Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay in Arizona metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Tucson$119,630190
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (this page)$108,3901,700
Flagstaff$79,73040

Arizona unemployment rate: 4.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for medical scientists, except epidemiologists

  • Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 to 8 years (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: +12.6% over ten years, much faster than average · about 10,500 openings a year (BLS)

Other job titles for this job

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.