How much does a medical scientist make in Pennsylvania?
$99,190a year
Median yearly pay for medical scientists in Pennsylvania. That is $47.69 an hour or $8,266 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.69
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 12,630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,490Median: $99,190Highest 10%: $214,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,490 | $29.56 | |
| 25th | $76,660 | $36.86 | |
| Median | $99,190 | $47.69 | |
| 75th | $160,500 | $77.16 | |
| 90th | $214,700 | $103.22 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $103,000 |
| Reading, PA | $87,280 |
| Lancaster, PA | $81,520 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $81,260 |
| York, PA | $80,450 |
| Allentown, PA | $80,280 |
| Scranton, PA | $79,910 |
| Altoona, PA | $75,130 |
| Erie, PA | $62,580 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for medical scientists.
| 15. District of Columbia | $101,900 |
| 16. New Hampshire | $100,700 |
| 17. Delaware | $100,200 |
| 18. Pennsylvania | $99,190 |
| 19. Nevada | $98,560 |
| 20. Florida | $94,940 |
| 21. Maine | $93,730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical scientist make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $47.69 ($99,190 a year).
Do medical scientists make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $99,190 against $103,400 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for medical scientist pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 18 of 46 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays medical scientists the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $103,000 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.