How much does a medical scientist make in Phoenix?
$108,400a year
Median yearly pay for medical scientists in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $52.11 an hour or $9,033 a month.
- Hourly
- $52.11
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 37 of 178
- Jobs in the area
- 1,700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $74,500Median: $108,400Highest 10%: $155,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,500 | $35.82 | |
| 25th | $81,840 | $39.35 | |
| Median | $108,400 | $52.11 | |
| 75th | $137,000 | $65.85 | |
| 90th | $155,400 | $74.70 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for medical scientists.
| Tucson, AZ | $119,600 |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Psychologist | $137,700 |
| Physicist | $130,500 |
| Economist | $125,200 |
| Life Scientist | $124,300 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $115,600 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $107,500 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $98,520 |
| Biological Scientist | $95,780 |
| School Psychologist | $93,640 |
| Hydrologist | $90,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical scientist make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $52.11 ($108,400 a year).
Do medical scientists make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $108,400 against $103,400 nationally, 5% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $116,800, so Phoenix pays 7% less.
Where does Phoenix rank for medical scientist pay?
37 of 178 metro areas with data.
How much does a medical scientist make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $74,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $155,400 or more.
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.