Median annual wages of medical scientists, except epidemiologists, were
$72,590 in May 2008. The middle 50 percent of these workers earned between
$51,640 and $101,290. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $39,870, and the
highest 10 percent earned more than $134,770. Median annual wages in the
industries employing the largest numbers of medical scientists were:
| Drugs and druggists'
sundries merchant wholesalers |
$90,640 |
| Pharmaceutical and medicine
manufacturing |
87,500 |
| Scientific research and
development services |
79,210 |
| General medical and
surgical hospitals |
74,230 |
| Colleges, universities, and
professional schools |
52,880 |
Earnings are lower and benefits limited for medical scientists in
postdoctoral placements; workers in permanent positions typically receive higher
wages and excellent benefits, in addition to job security.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor,
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition
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