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Medical Scientist Salary in North Carolina (2026)
$49.51 per hour · take-home ≈ $77,676/year ($6,473/month) for a single filer
North Carolina ranks 11th of 47 states for Medical Scientist pay, with a median about 3% below the national average. Of the 5,730 Medical Scientist jobs BLS counts in North Carolina, the typical worker earns $102,980 a year — though pay ranges from $63,800 for newcomers to $171,170 at the top.
Medical Scientist pay range in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $63,800 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $79,780 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $102,980 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $134,560 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $171,170 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,730 Medical Scientist jobs in North Carolina (occupation code 19-1042, “Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in North Carolina
A median Medical Scientist salary of $102,980 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus North Carolina state income tax, a single filer keeps about $77,676 — an effective tax rate of 24.6%.
| Gross (median) | $102,980 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,826 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,878 |
| North Carolina state income tax | −$3,600 |
| Take-home (annual) | $77,676 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,473 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Scientist make in North Carolina?
- The median Medical Scientist salary in North Carolina is $102,980 per year ($49.51 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $79,780 and $134,560.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Scientist in North Carolina?
- On the median salary of $102,980, a single filer in North Carolina takes home about $77,676 per year ($6,473 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.6%.
- How many Medical Scientist jobs are there in North Carolina?
- BLS counts 5,730 Medical Scientist jobs in North Carolina 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 North Carolina 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 North Carolina.