Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay range in Minneapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,510 a year or less, while the top 10% make $170,230 or more. The middle half of medical scientists (except epidemiologists) in Minneapolis earn between $83,920 and $133,450.
- $67K10th
- $84K25th
- $103KMedian
- $133K75th
- $170K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $112,320 | $9,360 | $54.00 |
| Median | $102,940 | $8,578 | $49.49 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $83,920 | $6,993 | $40.35 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $133,450 | $11,121 | $64.16 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay in Minneapolis vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Medical scientists (except epidemiologists) in Minneapolis earn 11% more than the Minnesota average ($100,870) and 4% less than the U.S. average ($116,840). At the median the gap is -0% against the U.S. median of $103,410.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $112,320 | $102,940 | $66,510 | $170,230 | 3,400 |
| Minnesota | $100,870 | $89,950 | $65,140 | $141,070 | 6,760 |
| 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 Minneapolis
On the average salary of $112,320, a single filer in Minneapolis takes home about $81,733 a year, or $6,811 a month and $3,144 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $82,688 | $6,891 |
| Working in MN | $81,733 | $6,811 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Minneapolis a good place for medical scientists (except epidemiologists)? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Minneapolis area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.8), so the average $112,320 buys what about $107,153 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Minneapolis ($59,320). A typical home costs $393,774, or 3.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in other Minnesota cities
Minneapolis ranks 1st of 3 Minnesota metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
All Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salaries in Minnesota
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 Minneapolis: questions
How much do medical scientists (except epidemiologists) make an hour in Minneapolis?
$54.00 an hour on average, and $49.49 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level medical scientists (except epidemiologists) salary in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,510 a year and the 25th percentile is $83,920, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the medical scientists (except epidemiologists) take-home pay in Minneapolis?
About $81,733 a year ($6,811 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $112,320. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do medical scientists (except epidemiologists) earn more in Minneapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% 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 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI (33460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.7%.
- 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). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.57, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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