Medical Scientists Salary in Utah
Medical Scientists in Utah earn a median of $82,940 a year, −20% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $82,940
- vs. U.S. median
- −20% ($103,410)
- Rank among states
- 31 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 1,560
Pay range in Utah
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,310; the top 10% earn over $139,050. Nationally the range is $64,800 to $177,780.
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Medical Scientists pay in Utah
How much do medical scientists make in Utah?
The median is $82,940 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,310 and the top 10% earn over $139,050. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Utah a good state for medical scientists?
On pay alone it ranks 31 of 46 (−20% vs. the national median of $103,410). Living costs are not included.