Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay range in Tallahassee
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,510 a year or less, while the top 10% make $166,440 or more. The middle half of medical scientists (except epidemiologists) in Tallahassee earn between $65,270 and $131,920.
- $52K10th
- $65K25th
- $89KMedian
- $132K75th
- $166K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $106,060 | $8,838 | $50.99 |
| Median | $89,390 | $7,449 | $42.98 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $65,270 | $5,439 | $31.38 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $131,920 | $10,993 | $63.42 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay in Tallahassee vs. Florida and the U.S.
Medical scientists (except epidemiologists) in Tallahassee earn 13% less than the Florida average ($121,850) and 9% less than the U.S. average ($116,840). At the median the gap is -14% against the U.S. median of $103,410.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tallahassee | $106,060 | $89,390 | $51,510 | $166,440 | n/a |
| Florida | $121,850 | $94,940 | $64,630 | $208,090 | 6,490 |
| United States | $116,840 | $103,410 | $64,800 | $177,780 | 172,340 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary after taxes in Tallahassee
On the average salary of $106,060, a single filer in Tallahassee takes home about $83,443 a year, or $6,954 a month and $3,209 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Tallahassee a good place for medical scientists (except epidemiologists)? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Tallahassee area are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.9), so the average $106,060 buys what about $112,927 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Tallahassee ($46,520). A typical home costs $285,256, or 2.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in other Florida cities
Tallahassee ranks 9th of 15 Florida metro areas for this job; Naples pays the most ($132,760).
- Naples$132,760
- Jacksonville$129,480
- Miami$124,790
- Sebastian$119,430
- Sarasota$116,910
- Palm Bay$111,600
- Tampa$109,560
- Fort Myers$108,720
- Tallahassee$106,060
- Lakeland$103,690
All Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salaries in Florida
Highest-paying cities for medical scientists (except epidemiologists)
Syracuse, NY pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($182,580).
- Syracuse, NY$182,580
- Vallejo, CA$162,840
- Topeka, KS$162,650
- Charleston, SC$160,640
- San Francisco, CA$157,540
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Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Tallahassee: questions
How much do medical scientists (except epidemiologists) make an hour in Tallahassee?
$50.99 an hour on average, and $42.98 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level medical scientists (except epidemiologists) salary in Tallahassee?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,510 a year and the 25th percentile is $65,270, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the medical scientists (except epidemiologists) take-home pay in Tallahassee?
About $83,443 a year ($6,954 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $106,060. Florida has no state income tax.
Do medical scientists (except epidemiologists) earn more in Tallahassee than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% less than the U.S. average for this job ($116,840).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-1042; area Tallahassee, FL (45220). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 10.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
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