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Medical Scientist Salary in Rhode Island (2026)
$49.70 per hour · take-home ≈ $77,993/year ($6,499/month) for a single filer
Rhode Island ranks 10th of 47 states for Medical Scientist pay, with a median about 3% below the national average. Of the 670 Medical Scientist jobs BLS counts in Rhode Island, the typical worker earns $103,370 a year — though pay ranges from $66,370 for newcomers to $218,940 at the top.
Medical Scientist pay range in Rhode Island
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $66,370 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $81,720 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $103,370 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $136,340 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $218,940 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 670 Medical Scientist jobs in Rhode Island (occupation code 19-1042, “Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Rhode Island
A median Medical Scientist salary of $103,370 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Rhode Island state income tax, a single filer keeps about $77,993 — an effective tax rate of 24.5%.
| Gross (median) | $103,370 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,911 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,908 |
| Rhode Island state income tax | −$3,558 |
| Take-home (annual) | $77,993 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,499 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Scientist make in Rhode Island?
- The median Medical Scientist salary in Rhode Island is $103,370 per year ($49.70 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $81,720 and $136,340.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Scientist in Rhode Island?
- On the median salary of $103,370, a single filer in Rhode Island takes home about $77,993 per year ($6,499 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.5%.
- How many Medical Scientist jobs are there in Rhode Island?
- BLS counts 670 Medical Scientist jobs in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island.