Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay range in Provo
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,360 a year or less, while the top 10% make $185,960 or more. The middle half of medical scientists (except epidemiologists) in Provo earn between $76,220 and $132,840.
- $61K10th
- $76K25th
- $90KMedian
- $133K75th
- $186K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $106,540 | $8,878 | $51.22 |
| Median | $90,350 | $7,529 | $43.44 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $76,220 | $6,352 | $36.64 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $132,840 | $11,070 | $63.87 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay in Provo vs. Utah and the U.S.
Medical scientists (except epidemiologists) in Provo earn 10% more than the Utah average ($96,700) and 9% less than the U.S. average ($116,840). At the median the gap is -13% against the U.S. median of $103,410.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provo | $106,540 | $90,350 | $61,360 | $185,960 | 60 |
| Utah | $96,700 | $82,940 | $65,310 | $139,050 | 1,560 |
| 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 Provo
On the average salary of $106,540, a single filer in Provo takes home about $79,040 a year, or $6,587 a month and $3,040 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Utah's taxpayer credit is estimated with the Tax Commission's withholding formula.
Is Provo a good place for medical scientists (except epidemiologists)? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Provo area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.2), so the average $106,540 buys what about $108,458 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Provo ($48,010). A typical home costs $546,641, or 5.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in other Utah cities
Provo ranks 2nd of 4 Utah metro areas for this job; Logan pays the most ($113,610).
- Logan$113,610
- Provo$106,540
- Salt Lake City$95,510
- Ogden$90,940
All Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salaries in Utah
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 Provo: questions
How much do medical scientists (except epidemiologists) make an hour in Provo?
$51.22 an hour on average, and $43.44 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level medical scientists (except epidemiologists) salary in Provo?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,360 a year and the 25th percentile is $76,220, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the medical scientists (except epidemiologists) take-home pay in Provo?
About $79,040 a year ($6,587 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $106,540. Utah's taxpayer credit is estimated with the Tax Commission's withholding formula.
Do medical scientists (except epidemiologists) earn more in Provo than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% 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 Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT (39340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.9%.
- 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). Utah's taxpayer credit is estimated with the Tax Commission's withholding formula.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.17, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.17).
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