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Medical Scientist Salary in New York (2026)
$42.19 per hour · take-home ≈ $66,427/year ($5,536/month) for a single filer
New York ranks 25th of 47 states for Medical Scientist pay, with a median about 17% below the national average. Of the 7,690 Medical Scientist jobs BLS counts in New York, the typical worker earns $87,760 a year — though pay ranges from $67,490 for newcomers to $177,510 at the top.
Medical Scientist pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $67,490 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $80,960 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $87,760 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $130,510 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $177,510 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,690 Medical Scientist jobs in New York (occupation code 19-1042, “Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Medical Scientist salary of $87,760 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New York state income tax, a single filer keeps about $66,427 — an effective tax rate of 24.3%.
| Gross (median) | $87,760 |
| Federal income tax | −$10,477 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,714 |
| New York state income tax | −$4,142 |
| Take-home (annual) | $66,427 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,536 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Scientist make in New York?
- The median Medical Scientist salary in New York is $87,760 per year ($42.19 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $80,960 and $130,510.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Scientist in New York?
- On the median salary of $87,760, a single filer in New York takes home about $66,427 per year ($5,536 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.3%.
- How many Medical Scientist jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 7,690 Medical Scientist jobs in New York 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 York 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 York.