Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay range in Rochester
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,140 a year or less, while the top 10% make $103,620 or more. The middle half of medical scientists (except epidemiologists) in Rochester earn between $80,460 and $103,620.
- $65K10th
- $80K25th
- $82KMedian
- $104K75th
- $104K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $88,080 | $7,340 | $42.35 |
| Median | $81,780 | $6,815 | $39.32 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $80,460 | $6,705 | $38.68 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $103,620 | $8,635 | $49.82 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay in Rochester vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Medical scientists (except epidemiologists) in Rochester earn 13% less than the Minnesota average ($100,870) and 25% less than the U.S. average ($116,840). At the median the gap is -21% against the U.S. median of $103,410.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester | $88,080 | $81,780 | $65,140 | $103,620 | n/a |
| Minnesota | $100,870 | $89,950 | $65,140 | $141,070 | 6,760 |
| 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 Rochester
On the average salary of $88,080, a single filer in Rochester takes home about $66,328 a year, or $5,527 a month and $2,551 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Rochester a good place for medical scientists (except epidemiologists)? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Rochester area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.8), so the average $88,080 buys what about $96,982 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Rochester ($60,620). A typical home costs $343,121, or 3.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in other Minnesota cities
Rochester ranks 3rd of 3 Minnesota metro areas for this job; Minneapolis pays the most ($112,320).
- Minneapolis$112,320
- Duluth$94,570
- Rochester$88,080
All Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salaries in Minnesota
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 Rochester: questions
How much do medical scientists (except epidemiologists) make an hour in Rochester?
$42.35 an hour on average, and $39.32 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level medical scientists (except epidemiologists) salary in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,140 a year and the 25th percentile is $80,460, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the medical scientists (except epidemiologists) take-home pay in Rochester?
About $66,328 a year ($5,527 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $88,080. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do medical scientists (except epidemiologists) earn more in Rochester than elsewhere?
The average here is 25% 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 Rochester, MN (40340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.7%.
- 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: 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 state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
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