Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay range in Madison
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,850 a year or less, while the top 10% make $133,770 or more. The middle half of medical scientists (except epidemiologists) in Madison earn between $69,400 and $108,430.
- $63K10th
- $69K25th
- $86KMedian
- $108K75th
- $134K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $92,600 | $7,717 | $44.52 |
| Median | $85,570 | $7,131 | $41.14 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $69,400 | $5,783 | $33.37 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $108,430 | $9,036 | $52.13 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay in Madison vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Medical scientists (except epidemiologists) in Madison earn about the same as the Wisconsin average ($91,070) and 21% less than the U.S. average ($116,840). At the median the gap is -17% against the U.S. median of $103,410.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison | $92,600 | $85,570 | $62,850 | $133,770 | 1,920 |
| Wisconsin | $91,070 | $82,530 | $62,850 | $128,680 | 2,970 |
| 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 Madison
On the average salary of $92,600, a single filer in Madison takes home about $69,986 a year, or $5,832 a month and $2,692 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Madison a good place for medical scientists (except epidemiologists)? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Madison area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.3), so the average $92,600 buys what about $95,182 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Madison ($58,080). A typical home costs $452,769, or 4.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in other Wisconsin cities
Madison ranks 1st of 5 Wisconsin metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
All Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salaries in Wisconsin
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 Madison: questions
How much do medical scientists (except epidemiologists) make an hour in Madison?
$44.52 an hour on average, and $41.14 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level medical scientists (except epidemiologists) salary in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,850 a year and the 25th percentile is $69,400, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the medical scientists (except epidemiologists) take-home pay in Madison?
About $69,986 a year ($5,832 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $92,600.
Do medical scientists (except epidemiologists) earn more in Madison than elsewhere?
The average here is 21% 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 Madison, WI (31540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.0%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 4.24, this job is 4.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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