Medical Scientist Salary in Winston Salem, NC

How much does a Medical Scientist make in Winston Salem, NC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Medical Scientist in Winston Salem, NC is $96,658. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $68,520 to a high of $133,405, with most professionals earning between $81,929 and $115,892.

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Participates in the lab Performance improvement program by collecting data, reviewing the results and implementing corrective action recommendations.

August 06, 2022

Performs laboratory procedures to obtain results for physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases using established protocols that require the broad exercise of independent judgment and responsibility with minimal technical supervision.

September 15, 2022

Review the worldwide medical/scientific literature to identify information applicable for inclusion in aggregate reports and for potential signals.

December 26, 2022

Follows the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.

February 10, 2023

Required - Ability to recognize inappropriate orders, specimens, requisitions and follow established corrective procedures.

February 18, 2023

Demonstrated strength in oral and written communication skills and the ability to interact on a professional and technical level with DoD, academic, industry, and other stakeholders.

February 25, 2023

Provide research expertise and program support to the Naval Advanced Medical Development Program Manager (PM) regarding procurements, schedules, technical risk, user impact, and technology transfer efforts.

May 04, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Medical Scientist in Winston Salem, NC

Average Base Salary

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81929

115892

96658

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

82078

116109

96749

What is the average salary for Medical Scientist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Medical Scientist in Winston Salem, NC. The base salary for Medical Scientist ranges from $81,929 to $115,892 with the average base salary of $96,658. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $82,078 to $116,109 with the average total cash compensation of $96,749.

View Average Salary for Medical Scientist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$96,658	$81,929 - $115,892
Bonus	$92	$148 - $216
Total Pay	$96,749	$82,078 - $116,109

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Medical Scientist Salary Near Winston Salem, NC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Winston Salem, NC
CITY, STATE Greensboro, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $81,947 - $115,917	COMPARE TO Winston Salem, NC
CITY, STATE High Point, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,739 - $117,038	COMPARE TO Winston Salem, NC
CITY, STATE Salisbury, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,484 - $116,677	COMPARE TO Winston Salem, NC
CITY, STATE Burlington, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $81,577 - $115,394	COMPARE TO Winston Salem, NC
CITY, STATE Kannapolis, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,282 - $116,391	COMPARE TO Winston Salem, NC
CITY, STATE Concord, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,417 - $117,997	COMPARE TO Winston Salem, NC

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About Winston Salem, North Carolina

Winston-Salem is a city in and the county seat of Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States. With a 2019 estimated population of 251,907 it is the second largest municipality in the Piedmont Triad region, the fifth most populous city in North Carolina, and the eighty-ninth most populous city in the United States. With a metropolitan population of 676,673 it is the fourth largest metropolitan area in North Carolina and is expected to keep that fourth spot for many more years. Winston-Salem is home to the tallest office building in the region, 100 North Main Street, formerly the Wachovia Bui...

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