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Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Olympia, WA

The median medical scientists, except epidemiologists in Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA earns $118,290 a year, 14% above the US median. After tax that is roughly $7,671 a month.

10th percentile
$71,360
25th percentile
$92,730
Median percentile
$118,290
75th percentile
$154,630
90th percentile
$164,540

Based on 50 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

$92,047 take-home a year
Gross pay$118,290
Federal income tax−$17,194
Social Security + Medicare−$9,049
Washington income tax (approx.)−$0
Monthly take-home$7,671
Every two weeks$3,540

Does it go far here?

$114,102Median pay in Olympia, WA is worth this at average US prices (local price level 103.7 vs 100).
23%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($1,736 a month, Census ACS).

Top-paying jobs in Olympia, WA

JobMedian pay
Financial Managers$142,500
Computer and Information Systems Managers$140,160
Lawyers$132,900
Registered Nurses$125,020
Software Developers$124,060
General and Operations Managers$122,210
Network and Computer Systems Administrators$112,530
Civil Engineers$108,240

All medical scientists, except epidemiologists salaries · Take-home pay in Washington