Occupation Salary Profile

Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

SOC Code: 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, pharmacologists, and medical pathologists who primarily conduct research. Practitioners who primarily provide medical or dental care or dispense drugs are included in ā€œHealthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitionersā€ (29-1000).

National Median (BLS)
$128,150
ā–² +26.92% Nominal +22.91% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
$75,045
ā–² +1.41% Nominal ā–¼ -1.67% Real
Average Base Salary
$118,480
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
2,570
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $64,600
25th Percentile $83,170
National Median (50th Percentile) $128,150
75th Percentile $138,590
90th Percentile $163,490
P10: $64,600 P50 (Median): $128,150 P90: $163,490
Foreign Talent Market

H-1B Visa Sponsor Compensation Benchmarks

Based on 4,436 certified Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed by U.S. employers (Trailing 12 Months vs Prior 12 Months).

H-1B National Median $75,045
YoY Nominal Growth (T12M) ā–² +1.41%
Real Wage Growth (CPI-U Adj) -1.67%
H-1B Percentile Tier Sponsored Base Salary
10th Percentile $62,232
25th Percentile $67,824
H-1B Median (50th Percentile) $75,045
75th Percentile $92,414
90th Percentile $130,000
H-1B P10: $62,232 H-1B P50: $75,045 H-1B P90: $130,000
šŸ’” Market Premium Insight: The median salary for foreign talent sponsored for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists roles ($75,045) is -41.4% lower than the broader domestic BLS national median ($128,150).