Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay range in Boulder
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $86,150 a year or less, while the top 10% make $211,770 or more. The middle half of medical scientists (except epidemiologists) in Boulder earn between $104,290 and $158,580.
- $86K10th
- $104K25th
- $130KMedian
- $159K75th
- $212K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $134,900 | $11,242 | $64.86 |
| Median | $130,310 | $10,859 | $62.65 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $104,290 | $8,691 | $50.14 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $158,580 | $13,215 | $76.24 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay in Boulder vs. Colorado and the U.S.
Medical scientists (except epidemiologists) in Boulder earn 15% more than the U.S. average ($116,840). At the median the gap is +26% against the U.S. median of $103,410.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $134,900 | $130,310 | $86,150 | $211,770 | n/a |
| United States | $116,840 | $103,410 | $64,800 | $177,780 | 172,340 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary after taxes in Boulder
On the average salary of $134,900, a single filer in Boulder takes home about $98,243 a year, or $8,187 a month and $3,779 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included.
Is Boulder a good place for medical scientists (except epidemiologists)? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Boulder area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 105.2), so the average $134,900 buys what about $128,230 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Boulder ($69,580). A typical home costs $727,954, or 5.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in other Colorado cities
Boulder ranks 1st of 3 Colorado metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Boulder$134,900
- Colorado Springs$127,280
- Fort Collins$69,230
All Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salaries in Colorado
Highest-paying cities for medical scientists (except epidemiologists)
Syracuse, NY pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($182,580).
- Syracuse, NY$182,580
- Vallejo, CA$162,840
- Topeka, KS$162,650
- Charleston, SC$160,640
- San Francisco, CA$157,540
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Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Boulder: questions
How much do medical scientists (except epidemiologists) make an hour in Boulder?
$64.86 an hour on average, and $62.65 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level medical scientists (except epidemiologists) salary in Boulder?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $86,150 a year and the 25th percentile is $104,290, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the medical scientists (except epidemiologists) take-home pay in Boulder?
About $98,243 a year ($8,187 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $134,900. Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included.
Do medical scientists (except epidemiologists) earn more in Boulder than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% more than the U.S. average for this job ($116,840).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-1042; area Boulder, CO (14500). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.3%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included.
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