Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary
in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Middle 50%
- $81,200–$162,730
- vs U.S. median
- 0%
- Metro rank
- #26 of 68
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro earn a median of $102,950 a year, based on BLS estimates for 8,020 jobs (May 2025). That is in line with the U.S. median of $103,410 and 4% above the PA statewide median of $99,190. It ranks #26 of 68 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE8,020 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Philadelphia
5 employers · DOL
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Visa-sponsored positions only, base pay.
| Employer | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| GlaxoSmithKline | $130,000 | 8 |
| The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | $81,349 | 22 |
| Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvan | $76,750 | 72 |
| Temple University--A Commonwealth Univer | $75,000 | 13 |
| Thomas Jefferson University | $69,244 | 14 |
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay in other PA metros
1 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $80,280 |
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What is the average Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Philadelphia?
The BLS median is $102,950 a year (May 2025). Half of the 8,020 jobs pay between $81,200 and $162,730. The 10th percentile is $63,230 and the 90th is $210,130.
Is Philadelphia a high-paying metro for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists?
That is in line with the U.S. median of $103,410 and 4% above the PA statewide median of $99,190. It ranks #26 of 68 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists make an hour in Philadelphia?
About $49.50 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $102,950 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $39.04–$78.24 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists the most in Philadelphia?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were GlaxoSmithKline ($130,000), The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia ($81,349), Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvan ($76,750). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.