How much does a medical scientist make in Charlotte?
$97,440a year
Median yearly pay for medical scientists in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area. That is $46.85 an hour or $8,120 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.85
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 63 of 178
- Jobs in the area
- 450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,890Median: $97,440Highest 10%: $212,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,890 | $27.83 | |
| 25th | $76,550 | $36.80 | |
| Median | $97,440 | $46.85 | |
| 75th | $151,700 | $72.92 | |
| 90th | $212,100 | $101.99 |
Other cities in North Carolina
Median yearly pay for medical scientists.
| Raleigh, NC | $104,500 |
| Wilmington, NC | $99,070 |
| Asheville, NC | $96,510 |
| Durham, NC | $96,430 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $83,590 |
| Greensboro, NC | $83,200 |
| Burlington, NC | $73,650 |
Related jobs in Charlotte
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Psychologist | $146,900 |
| Economist | $117,600 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $117,200 |
| Life Scientist | $105,400 |
| Materials Scientist | $102,100 |
| Biological Scientist | $101,700 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $98,820 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $91,160 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $90,580 |
| Chemist | $88,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical scientist make an hour in Charlotte?
The median hourly pay in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area is $46.85 ($97,440 a year).
Do medical scientists make more in Charlotte than the national average?
No: $97,440 against $103,400 nationally, 6% less.
How does Charlotte compare with the rest of North Carolina?
The median in North Carolina is $103,000, so Charlotte pays 5% less.
Where does Charlotte rank for medical scientist pay?
63 of 178 metro areas with data.
How much does a medical scientist make starting out in Charlotte?
The lowest-paid 10% make $57,890 or less a year; the top 10% make $212,100 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.