Medical Scientists Salary in North Carolina
Medical Scientists in North Carolina earn a median of $102,980 a year, 0% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $102,980
- vs. U.S. median
- 0% ($103,410)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 5,730
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,800; the top 10% earn over $171,170. Nationally the range is $64,800 to $177,780.
States ranked near North Carolina
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- Microbiologists$85,860 median in North Carolina
- Physicians, Pathologists$248,940 median in North Carolina
- Bioinformatics Scientists$100,070 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
Medical Scientists pay in North Carolina
How much do medical scientists make in North Carolina?
The median is $102,980 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,800 and the top 10% earn over $171,170. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for medical scientists?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 46 (0% vs. the national median of $103,410). Living costs are not included.