Life Scientists, All Other Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $79,170 -9.8% vs national
Median hourly $38.06
10th percentile $60,990
90th percentile $203,990
National median $87,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,990
    25th
    $79,170
    50th (median)
    $79,170
    75th
    $111,360
    90th
    $203,990

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Life Scientists, All Other salary vs area income 107% Median Life Scientists, All Other salary is 7% above 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $80,020

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $73,770
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $75,360
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $102,900
    School Psychologists $75,770
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $67,660
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $47,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Life Scientists, All Other make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Life Scientists, All Other in San Antonio, TX is $38.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $98.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Life Scientists, All Other salary in San Antonio, TX is 9.8% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Life Scientists, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $60,990 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,170.