Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay range in Springfield
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,190 a year or less, while the top 10% make $173,930 or more. The middle half of medical scientists (except epidemiologists) in Springfield earn between $80,980 and $98,570.
- $66K10th
- $81K25th
- $84KMedian
- $99K75th
- $174K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $102,240 | $8,520 | $49.15 |
| Median | $84,190 | $7,016 | $40.48 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $80,980 | $6,748 | $38.93 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $98,570 | $8,214 | $47.39 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay in Springfield vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Medical scientists (except epidemiologists) in Springfield earn 23% less than the Massachusetts average ($133,550) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($116,840). At the median the gap is -19% against the U.S. median of $103,410.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | $102,240 | $84,190 | $66,190 | $173,930 | 60 |
| Massachusetts | $133,550 | $128,210 | $77,790 | $208,490 | 17,100 |
| 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 Springfield
On the average salary of $102,240, a single filer in Springfield takes home about $75,964 a year, or $6,330 a month and $2,922 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Springfield a good place for medical scientists (except epidemiologists)? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Springfield area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.1), so the average $102,240 buys what about $106,432 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Springfield ($51,930). A typical home costs $376,017, or 3.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in other Massachusetts cities
Springfield ranks 3rd of 3 Massachusetts metro areas for this job; Boston pays the most ($133,740).
All Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salaries in Massachusetts
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 Springfield: questions
How much do medical scientists (except epidemiologists) make an hour in Springfield?
$49.15 an hour on average, and $40.48 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level medical scientists (except epidemiologists) salary in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,190 a year and the 25th percentile is $80,980, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the medical scientists (except epidemiologists) take-home pay in Springfield?
About $75,964 a year ($6,330 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $102,240. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do medical scientists (except epidemiologists) earn more in Springfield than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% less 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 Springfield, MA (44140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.7%.
- 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). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.28, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.28).
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