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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage$62.34
Entry wage$27.34
10th percentile wage$26.19
50th percentile wage$44.08
90th percentile wageN/A
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 or other research, production, technical writing, or related activities. Include medical scientists such as physicians, dentists, public health specialists, pharmacologists, and medical pathologists. Exclude practitioners who provide medical or dental care or dispense drugs.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$44.08 $35.98 $8.10
2017$43.71+.8%$35.68+.8%$8.03
2016$42.70+2.4%$34.86+2.4%$7.85
2015$42.03+1.6%$34.31+1.6%$7.72
2014$41.23+2.0%$33.65+2.0%$7.58
2013$40.45+1.9%$33.02+1.9%$7.43
2012$39.68+1.9%$32.39+1.9%$7.29
2011$38.91+2.0%$31.76+2.0%$7.15
2010$38.31+1.6%$31.27+1.6%$7.04
2009$37.63+1.8%$30.72+1.8%$6.92
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$44.08 $22.17 $21.91
2017$43.71+.8%$21.93+1.1%$21.78
2016$42.70+2.4%$21.35+2.8%$21.36
2015$42.03+1.6%$20.86+2.3%$21.17
2014$41.23+2.0%$20.42+2.1%$20.80
2013$40.45+1.9%$19.99+2.2%$20.47
2012$39.68+1.9%$19.58+2.1%$20.10
2011$38.91+2.0%$19.25+1.7%$19.66
2010$38.31+1.6%$18.95+1.6%$19.36
2009$37.63+1.8%$18.63+1.7%$19.01
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 2018
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
South Central$53.25330
North Central$44.32240
Eastern$44.08 
Southwest$35.94310
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
South Central$53.25330
Southwest$35.94310
North Central$44.32240
Eastern$44.08 
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