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Medical Scientist Salary in Kansas (2026)
$40.62 per hour · take-home ≈ $63,843/year ($5,320/month) for a single filer
Kansas ranks 26th of 47 states for Medical Scientist pay, with a median about 20% below the national average. Of the 1,070 Medical Scientist jobs BLS counts in Kansas, the typical worker earns $84,490 a year — though pay ranges from $62,190 for newcomers to $219,100 at the top.
Medical Scientist pay range in Kansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $62,190 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $72,700 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $84,490 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $126,440 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $219,100 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,070 Medical Scientist jobs in Kansas (occupation code 19-1042, “Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kansas
A median Medical Scientist salary of $84,490 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Kansas state income tax, a single filer keeps about $63,843 — an effective tax rate of 24.4%.
| Gross (median) | $84,490 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,758 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,463 |
| Kansas state income tax | −$4,426 |
| Take-home (annual) | $63,843 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,320 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Scientist make in Kansas?
- The median Medical Scientist salary in Kansas is $84,490 per year ($40.62 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $72,700 and $126,440.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Scientist in Kansas?
- On the median salary of $84,490, a single filer in Kansas takes home about $63,843 per year ($5,320 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.4%.
- How many Medical Scientist jobs are there in Kansas?
- BLS counts 1,070 Medical Scientist jobs in Kansas 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 Kansas 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 Kansas.