How much does a medical scientist make in Minneapolis?
$102,900a year
Median yearly pay for medical scientists in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $49.49 an hour or $8,578 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.49
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 55 of 178
- Jobs in the area
- 3,400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,510Median: $102,900Highest 10%: $170,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,510 | $31.98 | |
| 25th | $83,920 | $40.35 | |
| Median | $102,900 | $49.49 | |
| 75th | $133,500 | $64.16 | |
| 90th | $170,200 | $81.84 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for medical scientists.
| Rochester, MN | $81,780 |
| Fargo, ND | $63,840 |
Related jobs in Minneapolis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Scientist | $176,400 |
| Physicist | $168,500 |
| Materials Scientist | $132,200 |
| Psychologist | $122,500 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $108,500 |
| Economist | $107,000 |
| Epidemiologist | $104,500 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $104,000 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $103,300 |
| Food Scientist and Technologist | $101,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical scientist make an hour in Minneapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area is $49.49 ($102,900 a year).
Do medical scientists make more in Minneapolis than the national average?
Yes: $102,900 against $103,400 nationally, 0% more.
How does Minneapolis compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $89,950, so Minneapolis pays 14% more.
Where does Minneapolis rank for medical scientist pay?
55 of 178 metro areas with data.
How much does a medical scientist make starting out in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $66,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $170,200 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.