How much does a medical scientist make in Connecticut?
$117,000a year
Median yearly pay for medical scientists in Connecticut. That is $56.25 an hour or $9,749 a month.
- Hourly
- $56.25
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 2,410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $68,160Median: $117,000Highest 10%: $187,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $68,160 | $32.77 | |
| 25th | $85,070 | $40.90 | |
| Median | $117,000 | $56.25 | |
| 75th | $140,400 | $67.51 | |
| 90th | $187,300 | $90.05 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bridgeport, CT | $140,300 |
| Norwich, CT | $138,100 |
| New Haven, CT | $104,300 |
| Hartford, CT | $96,640 |
| Waterbury, CT | $79,130 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for medical scientists.
| 1. California | $137,000 |
| 2. New Jersey | $129,300 |
| 3. Massachusetts | $128,200 |
| 4. Connecticut | $117,000 |
| 5. Arizona | $116,800 |
| 6. Oregon | $111,000 |
| 7. Maryland | $106,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical scientist make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $56.25 ($117,000 a year).
Do medical scientists make more in Connecticut than the national average?
Yes: $117,000 against $103,400 nationally, 13% more.
Where does Connecticut rank for medical scientist pay?
Connecticut ranks 4 of 46 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays medical scientists the most?
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, with a median of $140,300 a year.
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.