Medical Scientists Salary in Washington
Medical Scientists in Washington earn a median of $105,680 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $105,680
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($103,410)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 6,150
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $69,500; the top 10% earn over $173,140. Nationally the range is $64,800 to $177,780.
States ranked near Washington
Similar jobs in Washington
- Geneticists$108,110 median in Washington (broader BLS group)
- Molecular and Cellular Biologists$108,110 median in Washington (broader BLS group)
- Biochemists and Biophysicists$98,840 median in Washington
- Microbiologists$77,690 median in Washington
- Physicians, Pathologists$300,680 median in Washington
- Bioinformatics Scientists$108,110 median in Washington (broader BLS group)
Medical Scientists pay in Washington
How much do medical scientists make in Washington?
The median is $105,680 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $69,500 and the top 10% earn over $173,140. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for medical scientists?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 46 (+2% vs. the national median of $103,410). Living costs are not included.