The annual salary statistics of medical scientists, except epidemiologists in Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale, Arizona is shown in Table 1. The wage data of medical scientists, except epidemiologists in Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale is based on the national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2022 and published in April 2023 [1].
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $58,510 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $68,240 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $89,890 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $130,120 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $159,830 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for medical scientists, except epidemiologists in Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale, Arizona in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) is $159,830. The median (50th percentile) annual salary is $89,890. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent earners is $58,510.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of medical scientists, except epidemiologists from 2012 to 2022.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $89,890 | -13.02% | 24.06% |
| 2021 | $101,590 | 19.52% | - |
| 2020 | $81,760 | 3.51% | - |
| 2019 | $78,890 | 10.41% | - |
| 2018 | $70,680 | 8.97% | - |
| 2017 | $64,340 | -7.06% | - |
| 2016 | $68,880 | 7.43% | - |
| 2015 | $63,760 | -2.60% | - |
| 2014 | $65,420 | 5.15% | - |
| 2013 | $62,050 | -10.01% | - |
| 2012 | $68,260 | - | - |
From Table 3 we note that with a median annual salary of $89,890, Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale is the highest paying city for medical scientists, except epidemiologists in state of Arizona, followed by Tucson (median annual salary $65,940). In comparison, the median annual salary of medical scientists, except epidemiologists in Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale is 26.6 percent (26.6%) higher than that in Tucson.
| Cities/Areas | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale | |
| Tucson |