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Medical Scientist Salary in Alaska (2026)
$50.45 per hour · take-home ≈ $82,648/year ($6,887/month) for a single filer
Alaska ranks 9th of 47 states for Medical Scientist pay, with a median about 1% below the national average. Of the 260 Medical Scientist jobs BLS counts in Alaska, the typical worker earns $104,930 a year — though pay ranges from $78,000 for newcomers to $156,850 at the top.
Medical Scientist pay range in Alaska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $78,000 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $96,760 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $104,930 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $151,360 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $156,850 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 260 Medical Scientist jobs in Alaska (occupation code 19-1042, “Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alaska
A median Medical Scientist salary of $104,930 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Alaska), a single filer keeps about $82,648 — an effective tax rate of 21.2%.
| Gross (median) | $104,930 |
| Federal income tax | −$14,255 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,027 |
| Alaska state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $82,648 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,887 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Scientist make in Alaska?
- The median Medical Scientist salary in Alaska is $104,930 per year ($50.45 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $96,760 and $151,360.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Scientist in Alaska?
- On the median salary of $104,930, a single filer in Alaska takes home about $82,648 per year ($6,887 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 21.2%.
- How many Medical Scientist jobs are there in Alaska?
- BLS counts 260 Medical Scientist jobs in Alaska in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Alaska state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Alaska.