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Medical Scientist Salary in Minnesota (2026)
$43.25 per hour · take-home ≈ $67,517/year ($5,626/month) for a single filer
Minnesota ranks 24th of 47 states for Medical Scientist pay, with a median about 15% below the national average. Of the 6,760 Medical Scientist jobs BLS counts in Minnesota, the typical worker earns $89,950 a year — though pay ranges from $65,140 for newcomers to $141,070 at the top.
Medical Scientist pay range in Minnesota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $65,140 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $81,780 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $89,950 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $105,670 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $141,070 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,760 Medical Scientist jobs in Minnesota (occupation code 19-1042, “Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Minnesota
A median Medical Scientist salary of $89,950 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Minnesota state income tax, a single filer keeps about $67,517 — an effective tax rate of 24.9%.
| Gross (median) | $89,950 |
| Federal income tax | −$10,959 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,881 |
| Minnesota state income tax | −$4,593 |
| Take-home (annual) | $67,517 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,626 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Minnesota paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Scientist make in Minnesota?
- The median Medical Scientist salary in Minnesota is $89,950 per year ($43.25 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $81,780 and $105,670.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Scientist in Minnesota?
- On the median salary of $89,950, a single filer in Minnesota takes home about $67,517 per year ($5,626 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.9%.
- How many Medical Scientist jobs are there in Minnesota?
- BLS counts 6,760 Medical Scientist jobs in Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota.