Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach
In Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach (FL), the median pay for medical scientists, except epidemiologists is $46.04 an hour ($95,770 a year). About 1,470 people work in this job there.
That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($103,410). It is about the same as the Florida median ($94,940).
Pay range for medical scientists, except epidemiologists in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach (FL)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $30.79 | $64,040 |
| 25% of workers | $37.88 | $78,800 |
| Half of workers (median) | $46.04 | $95,770 |
| 75% of workers | $70.10 | $145,810 |
| 90% of workers | $99.99 | $207,970 |
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay in Florida metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Naples-Marco Island | $114,330 | 100 |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor | $107,020 | 60 |
| Jacksonville | $104,610 | 380 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | $96,660 | 130 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach (this page) | $95,770 | 1,470 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven | $89,910 | 150 |
| Tallahassee | $89,390 | 0 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $86,890 | 1,490 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota | $84,320 | 160 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | $83,250 | 100 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $82,120 | 670 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach | $81,940 | 130 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent | $80,370 | 40 |
| Gainesville | $79,370 | 100 |
| Ocala | $77,320 | 30 |
Florida unemployment rate: 4.5% (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)
Related jobs in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach (FL)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $232,960 |
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