How much does a medical scientist make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for medical scientists in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $51.50 an hour or $8,926 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.50
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 39 of 178
- Jobs in the area
- 5,980
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,120 | $37.08 | |
| 25th | $83,500 | $40.14 | |
| Median | $107,100 | $51.50 | |
| 75th | $142,500 | $68.53 | |
| 90th | $188,100 | $90.42 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for medical scientists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $171,600 |
| Physical Scientist | $171,000 |
| Astronomer | $156,800 |
| Economist | $156,800 |
| Political Scientist | $156,700 |
| Hydrologist | $152,700 |
| Chemist | $144,700 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $138,300 |
| Geoscientist | $132,600 |
| Psychologist | $129,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical scientist make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $51.50 ($107,100 a year).
Do medical scientists make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $107,100 against $103,400 nationally, 4% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $101,900, so Washington pays 5% more.
Where does Washington rank for medical scientist pay?
39 of 178 metro areas with data.
How much does a medical scientist make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $77,120 or less a year; the top 10% make $188,100 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.