Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay range in Slidell
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,630 a year or less, while the top 10% make $83,130 or more. The middle half of medical scientists (except epidemiologists) in Slidell earn between $63,660 and $76,810.
- $64K10th
- $64K25th
- $75KMedian
- $77K75th
- $83K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $77,420 | $6,452 | $37.22 |
| Median | $75,140 | $6,262 | $36.12 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $63,660 | $5,305 | $30.61 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $76,810 | $6,401 | $36.93 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay in Slidell vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Medical scientists (except epidemiologists) in Slidell earn 34% less than the U.S. average ($116,840). At the median the gap is -27% against the U.S. median of $103,410.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slidell | $77,420 | $75,140 | $63,630 | $83,130 | 30 |
| 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 Slidell
On the average salary of $77,420, a single filer in Slidell takes home about $61,359 a year, or $5,113 a month and $2,360 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Slidell a good place for medical scientists (except epidemiologists)? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Slidell area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.7), so the average $77,420 buys what about $83,493 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Slidell ($43,710). A typical home costs $272,200, or 3.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in other Louisiana cities
Slidell ranks 2nd of 2 Louisiana metro areas for this job; Shreveport pays the most ($79,920).
- Shreveport$79,920
- Slidell$77,420
All Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salaries in Louisiana
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 Slidell: questions
How much do medical scientists (except epidemiologists) make an hour in Slidell?
$37.22 an hour on average, and $36.12 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level medical scientists (except epidemiologists) salary in Slidell?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,630 a year and the 25th percentile is $63,660, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the medical scientists (except epidemiologists) take-home pay in Slidell?
About $61,359 a year ($5,113 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $77,420.
Do medical scientists (except epidemiologists) earn more in Slidell than elsewhere?
The average here is 34% 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 Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA (43640). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 26.7%.
- 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: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.31, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.31).
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