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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
PercentileYearlyHourly
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
Salaries for every job in Minnesota

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
Medical Scientist salary in all states

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.