How much does a medical scientist make in North Carolina?
$103,000a year
Median yearly pay for medical scientists in North Carolina. That is $49.51 an hour or $8,582 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.51
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 5,730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,800Median: $103,000Highest 10%: $171,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,800 | $30.67 | |
| 25th | $79,780 | $38.36 | |
| Median | $103,000 | $49.51 | |
| 75th | $134,600 | $64.69 | |
| 90th | $171,200 | $82.29 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Raleigh, NC | $104,500 |
| Wilmington, NC | $99,070 |
| Charlotte, NC | $97,440 |
| Asheville, NC | $96,510 |
| Durham, NC | $96,430 |
| Hickory, NC | $86,260 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $83,590 |
| Greensboro, NC | $83,200 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $77,120 |
| Burlington, NC | $73,650 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for medical scientists.
| 8. Washington | $105,700 |
| 9. Alaska | $104,900 |
| 10. Rhode Island | $103,400 |
| 11. North Carolina | $103,000 |
| 12. Tennessee | $102,700 |
| 13. Missouri | $102,500 |
| 14. Montana | $102,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical scientist make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $49.51 ($103,000 a year).
Do medical scientists make more in North Carolina than the national average?
Yes: $103,000 against $103,400 nationally, 0% more.
Where does North Carolina rank for medical scientist pay?
North Carolina ranks 11 of 46 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays medical scientists the most?
Raleigh-Cary, NC, with a median of $104,500 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.