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Medical Scientist Salary in Ohio (2026)
$40.34 per hour · take-home ≈ $66,270/year ($5,522/month) for a single filer
Ohio ranks 28th of 47 states for Medical Scientist pay, with a median about 21% below the national average. Of the 4,840 Medical Scientist jobs BLS counts in Ohio, the typical worker earns $83,910 a year — though pay ranges from $60,080 for newcomers to $173,450 at the top.
Medical Scientist pay range in Ohio
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $60,080 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $66,690 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $83,910 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $105,690 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $173,450 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,840 Medical Scientist jobs in Ohio (occupation code 19-1042, “Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Ohio
A median Medical Scientist salary of $83,910 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Ohio state income tax, a single filer keeps about $66,270 — an effective tax rate of 21.0%.
| Gross (median) | $83,910 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,630 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,419 |
| Ohio state income tax | −$1,591 |
| Take-home (annual) | $66,270 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,522 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Ohio paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Scientist make in Ohio?
- The median Medical Scientist salary in Ohio is $83,910 per year ($40.34 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $66,690 and $105,690.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Scientist in Ohio?
- On the median salary of $83,910, a single filer in Ohio takes home about $66,270 per year ($5,522 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.0%.
- How many Medical Scientist jobs are there in Ohio?
- BLS counts 4,840 Medical Scientist jobs in Ohio 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 Ohio 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 Ohio.