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Medical Scientist Salary in Idaho (2026)
$39.91 per hour · take-home ≈ $63,681/year ($5,307/month) for a single filer
Idaho ranks 30th of 47 states for Medical Scientist pay, with a median about 22% below the national average. Of the 380 Medical Scientist jobs BLS counts in Idaho, the typical worker earns $83,010 a year — though pay ranges from $59,680 for newcomers to $288,280 at the top.
Medical Scientist pay range in Idaho
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $59,680 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $76,270 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $83,010 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $102,740 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $288,280 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 380 Medical Scientist jobs in Idaho (occupation code 19-1042, “Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Idaho
A median Medical Scientist salary of $83,010 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Idaho state income tax, a single filer keeps about $63,681 — an effective tax rate of 23.3%.
| Gross (median) | $83,010 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,432 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,350 |
| Idaho state income tax | −$3,546 |
| Take-home (annual) | $63,681 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,307 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Scientist make in Idaho?
- The median Medical Scientist salary in Idaho is $83,010 per year ($39.91 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $76,270 and $102,740.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Scientist in Idaho?
- On the median salary of $83,010, a single filer in Idaho takes home about $63,681 per year ($5,307 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.3%.
- How many Medical Scientist jobs are there in Idaho?
- BLS counts 380 Medical Scientist jobs in Idaho 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 Idaho 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 Idaho.