Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $97,530 -3% vs national
Median hourly $46.89
10th percentile $55,240
90th percentile $162,360
Employed locally 980
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,240
    25th
    $69,250
    50th (median)
    $97,530
    75th
    $134,740
    90th
    $162,360

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 100% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 0% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Topeka, KS $162,810
    Vallejo, CA $158,810
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $155,990
    Syracuse, NY $153,890
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $144,660
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $142,540

    Nearby metros — Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Waco, TX $94,590
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $83,040
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $76,860
    Corpus Christi, TX $76,720
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $75,360
    Killeen-Temple, TX $72,920

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$78,530
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$63,630
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$76,950
    Urban and Regional Planners$78,330
    School Psychologists$77,770
    Social Science Research Assistants$59,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Austin, TX is $46.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.06 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salaries?

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Austin, TX is 3% below the national median of $100,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Austin?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $55,240 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,250.