How much does a medical scientist make in Minnesota?
$89,950a year
Median yearly pay for medical scientists in Minnesota. That is $43.25 an hour or $7,496 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.25
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 6,760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,140Median: $89,950Highest 10%: $141,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,140 | $31.32 | |
| 25th | $81,780 | $39.32 | |
| Median | $89,950 | $43.25 | |
| 75th | $105,700 | $50.80 | |
| 90th | $141,100 | $67.82 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $102,900 |
| Duluth, MN | $84,370 |
| Rochester, MN | $81,780 |
| Fargo, ND | $63,840 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $63,020 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for medical scientists.
| 21. Maine | $93,730 |
| 22. Virginia | $93,620 |
| 23. Georgia | $92,450 |
| 24. Minnesota | $89,950 |
| 25. New York | $87,760 |
| 26. Kansas | $84,490 |
| 27. Michigan | $84,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical scientist make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $43.25 ($89,950 a year).
Do medical scientists make more in Minnesota than the national average?
No: $89,950 against $103,400 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Minnesota rank for medical scientist pay?
Minnesota ranks 24 of 46 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays medical scientists the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $102,900 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.