Life Scientists, All Other Salary in Dallas, TX

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

Median annual salary $83,380 -5% vs national
Median hourly $40.09
10th percentile $64,960
90th percentile $118,610
National median $87,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,960
    25th
    $82,430
    50th (median)
    $83,380
    75th
    $104,470
    90th
    $118,610

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Life Scientists, All Other salary vs area income 96% Median Life Scientists, All Other salary is 4% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Life Scientists, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $175,330
    District of Columbia $164,260
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $134,810
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $132,500
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $131,110
    Massachusetts $129,210

    Nearby metros — Life Scientists, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $80,020
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $79,170

    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 Life Scientists, All Other make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Life Scientists, All Other in Dallas, TX is $40.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Life Scientists, All Other salary in Dallas, TX is 5% below the national median of $87,800. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Life Scientists, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $64,960 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,430.