Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists, Raleigh
$104,500
BLS OEWS median annual wage in Raleigh-Cary, NC. Middle half of wages roughly $84,290 to $150,820.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- +1.1%
- US median
- $103,410
- Metro RPP
- 98.2
- Middle half
- $84,290 to $150,820
- OEWS employment
- 1,110
- SOC
- 19-1042
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Raleigh pay a median $104,500 (May 2025), 1.1% above the US median of $103,410. At local prices (RPP 98.2), that median buys about what $106,415 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$104,500 in Raleigh buys about what $106,415 buys at US-average prices (BEA RPP 98.2, 2024). Housing (rents) RPP is 103.5 vs all-items 98.2 (US = 100, 2024).
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Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | $104,500 | $84,290 to $150,820 | 98.2 |
| Austin | $97,530 | $69,250 to $134,740 | 98.1 |
| 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 Raleigh?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Raleigh-Cary, NC is $104,500.
- How does Raleigh pay compare to the US median for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists?
- Local median pay is 1.1% above the national OEWS median of $103,410.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- BEA RPP for Raleigh is 98.2 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $104,500 has about the same purchasing power as $106,415 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.