Career Atlas USA

Highest-Paying States for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

Ranked purely by BLS median annual wage — this does not account for cost of living or job availability. See best states for a balanced ranking.

  1. 1California$136,990
  2. 2New Jersey$129,280
  3. 3Massachusetts$128,210
  4. 4Connecticut$116,990
  5. 5Arizona$116,820
  6. 6Oregon$111,030
  7. 7Maryland$106,000
  8. 8Washington$105,680
  9. 9Alaska$104,930
  10. 10Rhode Island$103,370
  11. 11North Carolina$102,980
  12. 12Tennessee$102,720
  13. 13Missouri$102,540
  14. 14Montana$101,950
  15. 15District of Columbia$101,940