How much does a medical scientist make in New York?
$87,760a year
Median yearly pay for medical scientists in New York. That is $42.19 an hour or $7,313 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.19
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 7,690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,490Median: $87,760Highest 10%: $177,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,490 | $32.45 | |
| 25th | $80,960 | $38.92 | |
| Median | $87,760 | $42.19 | |
| 75th | $130,500 | $62.75 | |
| 90th | $177,500 | $85.34 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Syracuse, NY | $138,900 |
| New York, NY | $103,400 |
| Buffalo, NY | $101,400 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $96,990 |
| Albany, NY | $95,800 |
| Rochester, NY | $64,560 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for medical scientists.
| 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 |
| 28. Ohio | $83,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical scientist make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $42.19 ($87,760 a year).
Do medical scientists make more in New York than the national average?
No: $87,760 against $103,400 nationally, 15% less.
Where does New York rank for medical scientist pay?
New York ranks 25 of 46 states.
Which city in New York pays medical scientists the most?
Syracuse, NY, with a median of $138,900 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.