Careers · Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists · Pennsylvania
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Pennsylvania
Medical scientists conduct research to understand human diseases and develop treatments that improve health outcomes. They work in laboratories, hospitals, universities, and pharmaceutical companies, designing experiments, analyzing data, and publishing findings In Pennsylvania the median pay is $99,190 a year, 4% below the national median of $103,410.
$99,190median pay in Pennsylvania, per year
$76,660–$160,500middle half earn
12,630employed in Pennsylvania
$103,410U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Pennsylvania
16open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in Pennsylvania or remote
4employers hiring
12posted in the last 7 days
TX · OK · KSwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Extensive preparation (graduate degree and/or many years of experience). Most hold doct.
Skills that matter most
WritingSpeakingScienceActive LearningReading ComprehensionActive ListeningCritical ThinkingJudgment and Decision Making
Knowledge areas
BiologyEnglish LanguageMedicine and DentistryChemistryMathematics (knowledge)Computers and Electronics
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists.
Licenses and training in Pennsylvania
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay in other states
California · $136,990New Jersey · $129,280Massachusetts · $128,210Connecticut · $116,990Arizona · $116,820Oregon · $111,030Maryland · $106,000Washington · $105,680Alaska · $104,930Rhode Island · $103,370
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Four short assessments and your background, scored against medical scientists, except epidemiologists and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
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O*NET-SOC 19-1042.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Pennsylvania, annual.