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Medical Scientist Salary in Oklahoma (2026)
$36.77 per hour · take-home ≈ $59,478/year ($4,956/month) for a single filer
Oklahoma ranks 40th of 47 states for Medical Scientist pay, with a median about 28% below the national average. Of the 920 Medical Scientist jobs BLS counts in Oklahoma, the typical worker earns $76,480 a year — though pay ranges from $60,670 for newcomers to $140,020 at the top.
Medical Scientist pay range in Oklahoma
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $60,670 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $66,410 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $76,480 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $92,410 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $140,020 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 920 Medical Scientist jobs in Oklahoma (occupation code 19-1042, “Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oklahoma
A median Medical Scientist salary of $76,480 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Oklahoma state income tax, a single filer keeps about $59,478 — an effective tax rate of 22.2%.
| Gross (median) | $76,480 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,996 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,851 |
| Oklahoma state income tax | −$3,156 |
| Take-home (annual) | $59,478 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,956 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Scientist make in Oklahoma?
- The median Medical Scientist salary in Oklahoma is $76,480 per year ($36.77 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $66,410 and $92,410.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Scientist in Oklahoma?
- On the median salary of $76,480, a single filer in Oklahoma takes home about $59,478 per year ($4,956 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.2%.
- How many Medical Scientist jobs are there in Oklahoma?
- BLS counts 920 Medical Scientist jobs in Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma.