Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary
in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- Middle 50%
- $80,950–$135,900
- vs U.S. median
- +2%
- Metro rank
- #19 of 68
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro earn a median of $105,430 a year, based on BLS estimates for 5,480 jobs (May 2025). That is 2% above the U.S. median of $103,410 and in line with the WA statewide median of $105,680. It ranks #19 of 68 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE5,480 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Seattle
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center | $87,593 | 8 |
| University of Washington | $85,200 | 17 |
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Questions
What is the average Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Seattle?
The BLS median is $105,430 a year (May 2025). Half of the 5,480 jobs pay between $80,950 and $135,900. The 10th percentile is $71,490 and the 90th is $173,140.
Is Seattle a high-paying metro for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists?
That is 2% above the U.S. median of $103,410 and in line with the WA statewide median of $105,680. It ranks #19 of 68 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists make an hour in Seattle?
About $50.69 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $105,430 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $38.92–$65.34 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 Seattle?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center ($87,593), University of Washington ($85,200). 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.