Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary
in Durham-Chapel Hill, NC
- Middle 50%
- $64,800–$133,060
- vs U.S. median
- -7%
- Metro rank
- #35 of 68
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro earn a median of $96,430 a year, based on BLS estimates for 2,240 jobs (May 2025). That is 7% below the U.S. median of $103,410 and 6% below the NC statewide median of $102,980. It ranks #35 of 68 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE2,240 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Durham
2 employers · DOL
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Visa-sponsored positions only, base pay.
| Employer | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Duke University | $69,120 | 9 |
| University Of North Carolina At Chapel H | $68,182 | 6 |
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay in other NC metros
3 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $104,500 |
| Wilmington, NC | $99,070 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $97,440 |
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Questions
What is the average Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Durham?
The BLS median is $96,430 a year (May 2025). Half of the 2,240 jobs pay between $64,800 and $133,060. The 10th percentile is $64,800 and the 90th is $173,310.
Is Durham a high-paying metro for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists?
That is 7% below the U.S. median of $103,410 and 6% below the NC statewide median of $102,980. It ranks #35 of 68 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists make an hour in Durham?
About $46.36 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $96,430 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $31.15–$63.97 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists the most in Durham?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Duke University ($69,120), University Of North Carolina At Chapel H ($68,182). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.