How much does a medical scientist make in Madison?
$85,570a year
Median yearly pay for medical scientists in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $41.14 an hour or $7,131 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.14
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among cities
- 91 of 178
- Jobs in the area
- 1,920
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,850Median: $85,570Highest 10%: $133,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,850 | $30.22 | |
| 25th | $69,400 | $33.37 | |
| Median | $85,570 | $41.14 | |
| 75th | $108,400 | $52.13 | |
| 90th | $133,800 | $64.31 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for medical scientists.
| Minneapolis, MN | $102,900 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $82,880 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $76,370 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $136,500 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $108,000 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $107,500 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $106,500 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $103,900 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $88,830 |
| Economist | $88,770 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $86,650 |
| Conservation Scientist | $85,110 |
| Psychologist | $85,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical scientist make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $41.14 ($85,570 a year).
Do medical scientists make more in Madison than the national average?
No: $85,570 against $103,400 nationally, 17% less.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $82,530, so Madison pays 4% more.
Where does Madison rank for medical scientist pay?
91 of 178 metro areas with data.
How much does a medical scientist make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,850 or less a year; the top 10% make $133,800 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.