Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Washington, D.C.

In Washington, D.C. we have BLS pay data for medical scientists (except epidemiologists) in Washington only, where the average is $122,860 a year. Statewide, BLS puts the medical scientists (except epidemiologists) average at $119,310 and the median at $101,940 for 670 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $116,840.

Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists average salary by city in Washington, D.C.

Washington$122,860

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Washington	$122,860	$107,110	$83,500	$87,766	109

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 Washington, D.C.

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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