Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Corpus Christi, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Corpus Christi, TX

Median annual salary $76,720 -23.7% vs national
Median hourly $36.88
10th percentile $44,340
90th percentile $124,800
Employed locally 40
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,340
    25th
    $55,030
    50th (median)
    $76,720
    75th
    $94,090
    90th
    $124,800

    Corpus Christi economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,801 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 117% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 17% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $97,530
    Waco, TX $94,590
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $83,040
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $76,860
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $75,360
    Killeen-Temple, TX $72,920

    Related occupations in Corpus Christi, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $73,580
    Chemical Technicians $75,890
    Chemists $95,010
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $75,340
    Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians $35,460
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $45,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Corpus Christi, TX is $36.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Corpus Christi, TX is 23.7% 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 Corpus Christi?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $44,340 per year in Corpus Christi, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,030.