Salary by Education Level
What the Data Shows
For Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists positions, filings requiring a Master's degree carried an average declared salary of $85,647 versus $81,660 for those requiring a Bachelor's - a premium of +4.9%. Across all certified filings with a stated education level, 17.9% accepted a Bachelor's degree as the minimum requirement.
Education vs Salary
| Education Level | Average Salary | Filings | % of Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | $155,011 | 101 | 23.2% |
| Doctorate | $97,639 | 123 | 28.3% |
| Master's | $85,647 | 125 | 28.7% |
| Bachelor's | $81,660 | 78 | 17.9% |
| None | $57,786 | 5 | 1.1% |
| Associate's | $52,813 | 3 | 0.7% |