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Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in District of Columbia

The median medical scientists, except epidemiologists in District of Columbia earns $101,940 a year, 1% below the US median. After tax that is roughly $5,990 a month.

10th percentile
$66,100
25th percentile
$78,160
Median percentile
$101,940
75th percentile
$131,810
90th percentile
$195,190

Based on 670 employed. Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025. Percentiles show the spread of pay, not experience; reading the 25th percentile as "entry level" is only an approximation.

What you keep

$71,880 take-home a year
Gross pay$101,940
Federal income tax−$13,597
Social Security + Medicare−$7,798
District of Columbia income tax (approx.)−$8,665
Monthly take-home$5,990
Every two weeks$2,765

Does it go far here?

$92,756Median pay in District of Columbia is worth this at average US prices (local price level 109.9 vs 100).
33%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($1,954 a month, Census ACS).

Top-paying jobs in District of Columbia

JobMedian pay
Public Relations Managers$197,600
Computer and Information Systems Managers$195,190
Lawyers$195,190
Financial Managers$188,880
Architectural and Engineering Managers$185,220
Human Resources Managers$184,350
Marketing Managers$177,170
Purchasing Managers$175,720

All medical scientists, except epidemiologists salaries · Take-home pay in District of Columbia