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Medical Scientist Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$62.16 per hour · take-home ≈ $93,518/year ($7,793/month) for a single filer
New Jersey is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Medical Scientists (2nd of 47), with a median about 22% above the national average. Of the 6,120 Medical Scientist jobs BLS counts in New Jersey, the typical worker earns $129,280 a year — though pay ranges from $77,540 for newcomers to $216,650 at the top.
Medical Scientist pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $77,540 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $95,520 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $129,280 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $164,930 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $216,650 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,120 Medical Scientist jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 19-1042, “Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Medical Scientist salary of $129,280 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Jersey state income tax, a single filer keeps about $93,518 — an effective tax rate of 27.7%.
| Gross (median) | $129,280 |
| Federal income tax | −$19,761 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,890 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$6,111 |
| Take-home (annual) | $93,518 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,793 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Scientist make in New Jersey?
- The median Medical Scientist salary in New Jersey is $129,280 per year ($62.16 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $95,520 and $164,930.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Scientist in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $129,280, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $93,518 per year ($7,793 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.7%.
- How many Medical Scientist jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 6,120 Medical Scientist jobs in New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey.