Life Scientists, All Other Salary in Houston, TX

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

Median annual salary $80,020 -8.9% vs national
Median hourly $38.47
10th percentile $63,070
90th percentile $115,150
National median $87,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,070
    25th
    $79,040
    50th (median)
    $80,020
    75th
    $101,420
    90th
    $115,150

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Life Scientists, All Other salary vs area income 99% Median Life Scientists, All Other salary is 1% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $83,380
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $79,170

    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 Scientists, All Other make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Life Scientists, All Other in Houston, TX is $38.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Life Scientists, All Other salary in Houston, TX is 8.9% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Life Scientists, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $63,070 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,040.