Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

Health Science In demand
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.

What a medical scientist, except epidemiologist does

Become a medical scientist, except epidemiologist

If you enjoy doing these activities, you might make a good medical scientist, except epidemiologist

  • Writing things for co-workers or customers.
  • Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.
  • Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
  • Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.
  • Figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it.

Discover what you could earn in Washington

  • Average hourly rate is $51 per hour with an average salary of $106,600 per year.
  • Half of workers earn between $32 and $62 per hour.
  • Half of workers earn an annual salary between $66,100 and $129,500 per year.

Medical Scientist, Except Epidemiologist job outlook

  • There are 5,952 workers in this occupation in Washington.
  • There are 1,118 openings per year in this occupation in Washington.

Growth rate by year

Education needed

Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).

Programs to get you there

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