Biological Scientists, All Other Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $86,690 -7.1% vs national
Median hourly $41.68
10th percentile $50,080
90th percentile $153,380
Employed locally 420
National median $93,330

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,080
    25th
    $65,120
    50th (median)
    $86,690
    75th
    $113,360
    90th
    $153,380

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Scientists, All Other salary vs area income 99% Median Biological Scientists, All Other salary is 1% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Biological Scientists, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Boulder, CO $137,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $132,670
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $132,630
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $131,250
    New Haven, CT $124,400
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $123,080

    Nearby metros — Biological Scientists, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    El Paso, TX $94,310
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $92,750
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $89,860
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $83,660
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $80,600
    College Station-Bryan, TX $77,380

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$77,220
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$83,040
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$48,960
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$51,570
    School Psychologists$80,030
    Chemical Technicians$61,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Scientists, All Other make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Scientists, All Other in Dallas, TX is $41.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.21 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Biological Scientists, All Other salaries?

    The median Biological Scientists, All Other salary in Dallas, TX is 7.1% below the national median of $93,330. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Biological Scientists, All Other in Dallas?

    Entry-level Biological Scientists, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $50,080 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,120.