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Medical Scientist Salary in Arizona (2026)
$56.16 per hour · take-home ≈ $88,495/year ($7,375/month) for a single filer
Arizona is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Medical Scientists (5th of 47), with a median about 10% above the national average. Of the 2,190 Medical Scientist jobs BLS counts in Arizona, the typical worker earns $116,820 a year — though pay ranges from $70,430 for newcomers to $154,550 at the top.
Medical Scientist pay range in Arizona
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $70,430 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $81,840 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $116,820 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $136,260 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $154,550 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,190 Medical Scientist jobs in Arizona (occupation code 19-1042, “Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arizona
A median Medical Scientist salary of $116,820 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arizona state income tax, a single filer keeps about $88,495 — an effective tax rate of 24.2%.
| Gross (median) | $116,820 |
| Federal income tax | −$16,870 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,937 |
| Arizona state income tax | −$2,518 |
| Take-home (annual) | $88,495 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,375 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Scientist make in Arizona?
- The median Medical Scientist salary in Arizona is $116,820 per year ($56.16 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $81,840 and $136,260.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Scientist in Arizona?
- On the median salary of $116,820, a single filer in Arizona takes home about $88,495 per year ($7,375 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.2%.
- How many Medical Scientist jobs are there in Arizona?
- BLS counts 2,190 Medical Scientist jobs in Arizona 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 Arizona 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 Arizona.