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Medical Scientist Salary in Utah (2026)
$39.88 per hour · take-home ≈ $63,446/year ($5,287/month) for a single filer
Utah ranks 31st of 47 states for Medical Scientist pay, with a median about 22% below the national average. Of the 1,560 Medical Scientist jobs BLS counts in Utah, the typical worker earns $82,940 a year — though pay ranges from $65,310 for newcomers to $139,050 at the top.
Medical Scientist pay range in Utah
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $65,310 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $69,220 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $82,940 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $108,460 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $139,050 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,560 Medical Scientist jobs in Utah (occupation code 19-1042, “Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Utah
A median Medical Scientist salary of $82,940 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Utah state income tax, a single filer keeps about $63,446 — an effective tax rate of 23.5%.
| Gross (median) | $82,940 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,417 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,345 |
| Utah state income tax | −$3,732 |
| Take-home (annual) | $63,446 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,287 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Scientist make in Utah?
- The median Medical Scientist salary in Utah is $82,940 per year ($39.88 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $69,220 and $108,460.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Scientist in Utah?
- On the median salary of $82,940, a single filer in Utah takes home about $63,446 per year ($5,287 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.5%.
- How many Medical Scientist jobs are there in Utah?
- BLS counts 1,560 Medical Scientist jobs in Utah 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 Utah 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 Utah.