Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other Salary in Houston, TX

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

Median annual salary $51,090 -15% vs national
Median hourly $24.56
10th percentile $29,700
90th percentile $100,560
Employed locally 1,810
National median $60,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,700
    25th
    $39,520
    50th (median)
    $51,090
    75th
    $76,230
    90th
    $100,560

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other salary vs area income 63% Median Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other salary is 37% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lawton, OK $115,090
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $112,040
    Oklahoma City, OK $106,850
    Spartanburg, SC $105,350
    Lynchburg, VA $95,770
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $86,350

    Nearby metros — Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $63,630
    Tyler, TX $56,550
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $53,520
    Killeen-Temple, TX $50,040
    Waco, TX $49,640
    Lubbock, TX $49,540

    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 Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other in Houston, TX is $24.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.04 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other salaries?

    The median Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other salary in Houston, TX is 15% below the national median of $60,130. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other in Houston?

    Entry-level Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $29,700 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,520.