Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Colorado
SOC 19-1042 · Colorado (Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO MSA unavailable) · BLS OEWS May 2024
Median Annual Salary
$76,773
$36.91/hr
23.7% lower than the US national median ($100,589)
Verified BLS OEWS data · Updated Apr 3, 2025
Source: BLS OEWS · Published Apr 2, 2025
Next refresh: May 15, 2026
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The median salary for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Colorado is $76,773 per year ($36.91/hr). This is 23.7% lower than the national median of $100,589.
About This Role
BLS Standard Occupational Classification 2018
Conduct research dealing with the understanding of human diseases and the improvement of human health. Engage in clinical investigation, research and development, or other related activities. Includes physicians, dentists, pharmacologists, and medical pathologists who primarily conduct research. Practitioners who primarily provide medical or dental care or dispense drugs are included in “Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners” (29-1000).
Wage Percentiles: Colorado
Hourly & annualized (2,080 hours) · National adjusted
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median medical scientists, except epidemiologists salary in Colorado?
The median (P50) annual salary for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Colorado is approximately $76,773, based on BLS OEWS May 2024 data. This is 23.7% lower than the national median of $100,589. For the full P10–P90 breakdown and market context, open CompSignal.
Wage figures on this page come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024 release. OEWS surveys roughly 1.1 million establishments annually. It is the most comprehensive employer-reported wage dataset in the United States.
P10 through P90 percentiles represent the wage distribution across all surveyed employers (not self-reported by workers). Geographic adjustments use BLS-derived cost multipliers calibrated from regional wage variation.
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