Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Bethesda, MD - FY2025 DOL Data

DOL Median (Bethesda, MD)

$80,847

vs National

+47.6%

National: $54,756

BLS Median (area)

N/A

COL-Adjusted

$69,397

Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)

$80,847

+47.6% vs national

National Average (DOL)

$54,756

Baseline

BLS Estimate (This Area)

N/A

No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Bethesda, MD earns $80,847 in nominal terms, which is 47.6% above the national average of $54,756. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 116.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $69,397 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in Bethesda, MD

Employer	Median Salary	Filings
JOHNS HOPKINS COMMUNITY PHYSICIANS	$173,000	26
Medical Science & Computing, LLC	$154,571	2
UNIVERSITY RESEARCH CO., LLC-CENTER FOR HUMAN SERV	$126,298	1
NuVasive Clinical Services Monitoring, Inc.	$107,100	11
Gap Inc.	$105,000	2
Food and Drug Administration, HHS	$100,203	158
Pharmerit North America LLC	$93,000	2
Pharmerit International, LP	$92,700	7
The Henry M Jackson Foundation	$88,000	21
LOCKHEED MARTIN OPERATIONS SUPPORT, INC	$85,842	2
Kelly Services, Inc.	$83,512	44
National Institutes of Health, HHS	$80,573	313
ICF Z-Tech, Inc.	$74,547	4
Z-TECH CORPORATION	$70,013	1
The Geneva Foundation	$69,000	15
MID-ATLANTIC EPILEPSY AND SLEEP CENTER, LLC	$64,646	1
Lieber Institute Inc	$62,500	30
Johns Hopkins University	$60,000	278
University of Florida	$51,170	105
OAK RIDGE ASSOCIATED UNIVERSITIES	$44,533	1

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists make in Bethesda, MD?

The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Bethesda, MD is $80,847 based on 205 DOL filings.

Is Bethesda, MD a good place to work as a Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists?

A Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Bethesda, MD earns 47.6% more than the national median of $54,756, or $69,397 after adjusting for the local cost of living.

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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.