Medical Scientists Salary in Pennsylvania
Medical Scientists in Pennsylvania earn a median of $99,190 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $99,190
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($103,410)
- Rank among states
- 18 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 12,630
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,490; the top 10% earn over $214,690. Nationally the range is $64,800 to $177,780.
States ranked near Pennsylvania
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- Biochemists and Biophysicists$134,090 median in Pennsylvania
- Microbiologists$84,650 median in Pennsylvania
- Physicians, Pathologists$413,370 median in Pennsylvania
- Bioinformatics Scientists$100,780 median in Pennsylvania (broader BLS group)
Medical Scientists pay in Pennsylvania
How much do medical scientists make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $99,190 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,490 and the top 10% earn over $214,690. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for medical scientists?
On pay alone it ranks 18 of 46 (−4% vs. the national median of $103,410). Living costs are not included.