Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington
In Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (PA), the median pay for medical scientists, except epidemiologists is $49.49 an hour ($102,950 a year). About 8,020 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($103,410). It is 4% higher than the Pennsylvania median ($99,190).
Pay range for medical scientists, except epidemiologists in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (PA)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $30.40 | $63,230 |
| 25% of workers | $39.04 | $81,200 |
| Half of workers (median) | $49.49 | $102,950 |
| 75% of workers | $78.24 | $162,730 |
| 90% of workers | $101.03 | $210,130 |
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (this page) | $102,950 | 8,020 |
| Reading | $87,280 | 100 |
| Lancaster | $81,520 | 130 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $81,260 | 170 |
| York-Hanover | $80,450 | 100 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $80,280 | 490 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $79,910 | 100 |
| Altoona | $75,130 | 70 |
| Erie | $62,580 | 80 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (PA)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $245,810 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $134,090 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $106,670 |
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