Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay range in Buffalo
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $67,240 a year or less, while the top 10% make $177,090 or more. The middle half of medical scientists (except epidemiologists) in Buffalo earn between $88,300 and $119,620.
- $67K10th
- $88K25th
- $101KMedian
- $120K75th
- $177K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $109,360 | $9,113 | $52.58 |
| Median | $101,390 | $8,449 | $48.75 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $88,300 | $7,358 | $42.45 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $119,620 | $9,968 | $57.51 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay in Buffalo vs. New York and the U.S.
Medical scientists (except epidemiologists) in Buffalo earn about the same as the New York average ($109,260) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($116,840). At the median the gap is -2% against the U.S. median of $103,410.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | $109,360 | $101,390 | $67,240 | $177,090 | 350 |
| New York | $109,260 | $87,760 | $67,490 | $177,510 | 7,690 |
| 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 Buffalo
On the average salary of $109,360, a single filer in Buffalo takes home about $80,251 a year, or $6,688 a month and $3,087 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Is Buffalo a good place for medical scientists (except epidemiologists)? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Buffalo area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.8), so the average $109,360 buys what about $114,102 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Buffalo ($50,790). A typical home costs $288,316, or 2.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in other New York cities
Buffalo ranks 5th of 6 New York metro areas for this job; Syracuse pays the most ($182,580).
- Syracuse$182,580
- New York$121,410
- Kiryas Joel$115,770
- Albany$109,790
- Buffalo$109,360
- Rochester$76,440
All Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salaries in New York
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
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Buffalo: questions
How much do medical scientists (except epidemiologists) make an hour in Buffalo?
$52.58 an hour on average, and $48.74 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level medical scientists (except epidemiologists) salary in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $67,240 a year and the 25th percentile is $88,300, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the medical scientists (except epidemiologists) take-home pay in Buffalo?
About $80,251 a year ($6,688 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $109,360. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do medical scientists (except epidemiologists) earn more in Buffalo than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% 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 Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY (15380). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.3%.
- 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 (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.60, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.60).
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.