Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary
in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- Middle 50%
- $83,500–$142,540
- vs U.S. median
- +4%
- Metro rank
- #17 of 68
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro earn a median of $107,110 a year, based on BLS estimates for 5,980 jobs (May 2025). That is 4% above the U.S. median of $103,410 and 5% above the DC statewide median of $101,940. It ranks #17 of 68 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE5,980 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Washington
5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals | $140,400 | 15 |
| Food And Drug Administration | $138,024 | 8 |
| National Institutes of Health, HHS | $121,785 | 57 |
| Leidos Biomedical Research | $112,642 | 6 |
| Georgetown University | $72,750 | 6 |
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Questions
What is the average Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Washington?
The BLS median is $107,110 a year (May 2025). Half of the 5,980 jobs pay between $83,500 and $142,540. The 10th percentile is $77,120 and the 90th is $188,070.
Is Washington a high-paying metro for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists?
That is 4% above the U.S. median of $103,410 and 5% above the DC statewide median of $101,940. It ranks #17 of 68 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists make an hour in Washington?
About $51.50 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $107,110 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $40.14–$68.53 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 Washington?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals ($140,400), Food And Drug Administration ($138,024), National Institutes of Health, HHS ($121,785). 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.