Medical Scientist Salary in North Carolina
Based on 6K+ workers in North Carolina
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NC)
$102,980
$49.51/hr
vs National Average
$92,243
+11.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$64K – $171K
6K employed in North Carolina
Salary Distribution — Medical Scientist in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $63,800 |
| 25th percentile | $79,780 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $102,980 |
| 75th percentile | $134,560 |
| 90th percentile | $171,170 |
Historical Salary Trend — Medical Scientist in North Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $96,840 |
| 2023 | $100,610 |
| 2024 | $104,300 |
| 2025 | $102,980 |
| Year | North Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $96,840 | $85,078 |
| 2023 | $100,610 | $90,161 |
| 2024 | $104,300 | $89,708 |
| 2025 | $102,980 | $92,243 |