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Medical Scientist Salary in Washington (2026)
$50.81 per hour · take-home ≈ $83,176/year ($6,931/month) for a single filer
Washington ranks 8th of 47 states for Medical Scientist pay, with a median about 1% below the national average. Of the 6,150 Medical Scientist jobs BLS counts in Washington, the typical worker earns $105,680 a year — though pay ranges from $69,500 for newcomers to $173,140 at the top.
Medical Scientist pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $69,500 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $80,950 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $105,680 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $135,900 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $173,140 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,150 Medical Scientist jobs in Washington (occupation code 19-1042, “Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Medical Scientist salary of $105,680 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $83,176 — an effective tax rate of 21.3%.
| Gross (median) | $105,680 |
| Federal income tax | −$14,420 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,085 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $83,176 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,931 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Scientist make in Washington?
- The median Medical Scientist salary in Washington is $105,680 per year ($50.81 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $80,950 and $135,900.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Scientist in Washington?
- On the median salary of $105,680, a single filer in Washington takes home about $83,176 per year ($6,931 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 21.3%.
- How many Medical Scientist jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 6,150 Medical Scientist jobs in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington.