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Medical Scientist Salary in Pennsylvania (2026)
$47.69 per hour · take-home ≈ $75,565/year ($6,297/month) for a single filer
Pennsylvania ranks 18th of 47 states for Medical Scientist pay, with a median about 7% below the national average. Of the 12,630 Medical Scientist jobs BLS counts in Pennsylvania, the typical worker earns $99,190 a year — though pay ranges from $61,490 for newcomers to $214,690 at the top.
Medical Scientist pay range in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $61,490 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $76,660 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $99,190 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $160,500 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $214,690 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 12,630 Medical Scientist jobs in Pennsylvania (occupation code 19-1042, “Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Pennsylvania
A median Medical Scientist salary of $99,190 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Pennsylvania state income tax, a single filer keeps about $75,565 — an effective tax rate of 23.8%.
| Gross (median) | $99,190 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,992 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,588 |
| Pennsylvania state income tax | −$3,045 |
| Take-home (annual) | $75,565 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,297 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Scientist make in Pennsylvania?
- The median Medical Scientist salary in Pennsylvania is $99,190 per year ($47.69 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $76,660 and $160,500.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Scientist in Pennsylvania?
- On the median salary of $99,190, a single filer in Pennsylvania takes home about $75,565 per year ($6,297 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.8%.
- How many Medical Scientist jobs are there in Pennsylvania?
- BLS counts 12,630 Medical Scientist jobs in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.