Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists, Harrisburg
$81,260
BLS OEWS median annual wage in Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA. Middle half of wages roughly $65,270 to $107,050.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- −21.4%
- US median
- $103,410
- Metro RPP
- 98.7
- Middle half
- $65,270 to $107,050
- OEWS employment
- 170
- SOC
- 19-1042
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Harrisburg pay a median $81,260 (May 2025), 21.4% below the US median of $103,410. At local prices (RPP 98.7), that median buys about what $82,330 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$81,260 in Harrisburg buys about what $82,330 buys at US-average prices (BEA RPP 98.7, 2024). Housing (rents) RPP is 96.3 vs all-items 98.7 (US = 100, 2024).
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Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg | $81,260 | $65,270 to $107,050 | 98.7 |
| Houston | $80,470 | $65,400 to $106,110 | 98.6 |
| San Francisco | $160,180 | $129,090 to $173,960 | 115.6 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 where published for the CBSA.
FAQ
- What is the median salary for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Harrisburg?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA is $81,260.
- How does Harrisburg pay compare to the US median for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists?
- Local median pay is 21.4% below the national OEWS median of $103,410.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- BEA RPP for Harrisburg is 98.7 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $81,260 has about the same purchasing power as $82,330 at US-average prices.
- How current is this data?
- Wages are BLS OEWS May 2025. Price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities for 2024. See methodology for source details.
What this covers
Includes
- BEA Regional Price Parities (all items, goods, housing rents, other services)
- BLS OEWS median wages, percentile bands, and employment where published
- Purchasing-power math: salary × (destination RPP ÷ origin RPP)
Does not include
- Federal, state, or local income taxes
- Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
- Job openings. OEWS employment is a published stock estimate, not hiring demand
Median wages are published BLS OEWS metro estimates; price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities. See methodology and disclaimer.