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Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042) in South Central Workforce Development Area
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South Central WDA (1Q 2023)
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Estimated employment620
Mean wage$64.39
Entry wage$34.39
10th percentile wage$32.09
50th percentile wage$54.72
90th percentile wage$106.06
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Professional and Business Services38061.2%
 Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Professional and Business Services380$66.63
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)
Conduct research dealing with the understanding of human diseases and the improvement of human health. Engage in clinical investigation, research and development, or other related activities. Includes physicians, dentists, public health specialists, pharmacologists, and medical pathologists who primarily conduct research. Practitioners who primarily provide medical or dental care or dispense drugs are included in Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners (29-1000).
Median Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to Occupational GroupDifference
Current  $54.72 $40.59 $14.13
2022$52.69+3.8%$39.09+3.8%$13.61
2021$50.35+4.7%$37.35+4.7%$13.00
2020$49.03+2.7%$36.37+2.7%$12.66
2019$48.04+2.1%$35.63+2.1%$12.41
2018$46.94+2.3%$34.82+2.3%$12.12
2017$45.94+2.2%$34.08+2.2%$11.86
2016$44.98+2.1%$33.37+2.1%$11.62
2015$44.13+1.9%$32.74+1.9%$11.40
2014$43.24+2.1%$32.08+2.1%$11.17
YearThis OccupationCompared to All OccupationsDifference
Current  $54.72 $24.95 $29.77
2022$52.69+3.8%$24.12+3.4%$28.57
2021$50.35+4.7%$22.82+5.7%$27.53
2020$49.03+2.7%$22.04+3.5%$26.99
2019$48.04+2.1%$21.41+2.9%$26.63
2018$46.94+2.3%$20.79+3.0%$26.15
2017$45.94+2.2%$20.19+2.9%$25.75
2016$44.98+2.1%$19.73+2.4%$25.26
2015$44.13+1.9%$19.22+2.6%$24.91
2014$43.24+2.1%$18.82+2.2%$24.42
Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2023
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $67.22  120  
Northwest $67.00  140  
Eastern $66.84  360  
North Central $61.02  320  
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
South Central $54.72  620  
Eastern $66.84  360  
North Central $61.02  320  
Northwest $67.00  140  
Wages in other areas
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