Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Alaska

In Alaska we have BLS pay data for medical scientists (except epidemiologists) in Anchorage only, where the average is $103,210 a year. Statewide, BLS puts the medical scientists (except epidemiologists) average at $118,230 and the median at $104,930 for 260 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $116,840.

Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists average salary by city in Alaska

Anchorage$103,210

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Anchorage	$103,210	$97,670	$84,860	$81,438	105

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Alaska has no state income tax; Alaska's employee unemployment-insurance contribution is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in other states

Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary by city and state

More about pay in Alaska

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.
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.

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