How much does a medical scientist make in Fargo?
$63,840a year
Median yearly pay for medical scientists in the Fargo, ND-MN metro area. That is $30.69 an hour or $5,320 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.69
- Vs. national median
- -38%
- Rank among cities
- 173 of 178
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,160Median: $63,840Highest 10%: $101,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,160 | $24.60 | |
| 25th | $60,500 | $29.09 | |
| Median | $63,840 | $30.69 | |
| 75th | $81,750 | $39.30 | |
| 90th | $101,200 | $48.64 |
Other cities in North Dakota
Median yearly pay for medical scientists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Fargo
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $116,100 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $88,690 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $80,360 |
| Biological Scientist | $71,280 |
| Soil and Plant Scientist | $65,320 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $64,110 |
| Agricultural Technician | $51,770 |
| Geological Technician | $51,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical scientist make an hour in Fargo?
The median hourly pay in the Fargo, ND-MN metro area is $30.69 ($63,840 a year).
Do medical scientists make more in Fargo than the national average?
No: $63,840 against $103,400 nationally, 38% less.
How does Fargo compare with the rest of North Dakota?
The median in North Dakota is $64,470, so Fargo pays 1% less.
Where does Fargo rank for medical scientist pay?
173 of 178 metro areas with data.
How much does a medical scientist make starting out in Fargo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $101,200 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.