Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Dallas, TX

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

Median annual salary $83,040 -17.4% vs national
Median hourly $39.92
10th percentile $62,820
90th percentile $136,410
Employed locally 1,910
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,820
    25th
    $72,810
    50th (median)
    $83,040
    75th
    $103,690
    90th
    $136,410

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 95% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 5% below 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
    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 Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $77,220
    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
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $78,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Dallas, TX is $39.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Dallas, TX is 17.4% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $62,820 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,810.