Medical Scientists Salary in Alabama
Medical Scientists in Alabama earn a median of $68,490 a year, −34% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $68,490
- vs. U.S. median
- −34% ($103,410)
- Rank among states
- 42 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- Not published
Pay range in Alabama
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,140; the top 10% earn over $135,150. Nationally the range is $64,800 to $177,780.
States ranked near Alabama
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Medical Scientists pay in Alabama
How much do medical scientists make in Alabama?
The median is $68,490 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,140 and the top 10% earn over $135,150. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alabama a good state for medical scientists?
On pay alone it ranks 42 of 46 (−34% vs. the national median of $103,410). Living costs are not included.