Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay in New York-Newark-Jersey City
In New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY), the median pay for medical scientists, except epidemiologists is $49.69 an hour ($103,360 a year). About 10,090 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($103,410). It is 18% higher than the New York median ($87,760).
Pay range for medical scientists, except epidemiologists in New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $35.98 | $74,840 |
| 25% of workers | $39.14 | $81,420 |
| Half of workers (median) | $49.69 | $103,360 |
| 75% of workers | $67.87 | $141,170 |
| 90% of workers | $87.97 | $182,980 |
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Syracuse | $138,940 | 160 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City (this page) | $103,360 | 10,090 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $101,390 | 350 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $96,990 | 40 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $95,800 | 410 |
| Rochester | $64,560 | 0 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (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 New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $265,930 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $109,620 |
| Cardiologists | $492,150 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $111,380 |
| Microbiologists | $85,710 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | $327,770 |
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