Biological Scientists, All Other Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $83,660 -10.4% vs national
Median hourly $40.22
10th percentile $59,690
90th percentile $148,910
Employed locally 710
National median $93,330

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,690
    25th
    $68,630
    50th (median)
    $83,660
    75th
    $116,980
    90th
    $148,910

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Scientists, All Other salary vs area income 104% Median Biological Scientists, All Other salary is 4% 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
    El Paso, TX $94,310
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $92,750
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $89,860
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $86,690
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $80,600
    College Station-Bryan, TX $77,380

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $76,860
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $79,680
    Chemical Technicians $74,620
    Chemists $110,300
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $49,980
    Biological Technicians $49,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Biological Scientists, All Other in Houston, TX is $40.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Biological Scientists, All Other salary in Houston, TX is 10.4% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Biological Scientists, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $59,690 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,630.