Biological Scientists, All Other Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $94,310 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly $45.34
10th percentile $48,200
90th percentile $107,240
Employed locally 70
National median $93,330

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,200
    25th
    $72,550
    50th (median)
    $94,310
    75th
    $104,330
    90th
    $107,240

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Scientists, All Other salary vs area income 160% Median Biological Scientists, All Other salary is 60% above 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
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $92,750
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $89,860
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $86,690
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $83,660
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $80,600
    College Station-Bryan, TX $77,380

    Related occupations in El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $62,760
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $44,920
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $94,310
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $41,320
    School Psychologists $77,160
    Chemists $74,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Biological Scientists, All Other in El Paso, TX is $45.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Biological Scientists, All Other salary in El Paso, TX is 1.1% above 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Biological Scientists, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $48,200 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,550.