As of August 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Medical Research Scientist in the United States is $48. While Salary.com is seeing that Medical Research Scientist salary in the US can go up to $60 or down to $37, but most earn between $42 and $54. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Medical Research Scientist in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Pay Rate | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Medical Research Scientist Salary | $37 | US | August 01, 2026 |
| 25th Percentile Medical Research Scientist Salary | $42 | US | August 01, 2026 |
| 50th Percentile Medical Research Scientist Salary | $48 | US | August 01, 2026 |
| 75th Percentile Medical Research Scientist Salary | $54 | US | August 01, 2026 |
| 90th Percentile Medical Research Scientist Salary | $60 | US | August 01, 2026 |
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2 - 4 years experience
Bachelor's Degree
4 - 7 years experience
JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent
5 + years experience
Master's Degree or MBA
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