Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $63,050 -37.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.31
10th percentile $47,770
90th percentile $104,150
Employed locally 70
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,770
    25th
    $58,300
    50th (median)
    $63,050
    75th
    $72,950
    90th
    $104,150

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 107% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 7% 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
    Corpus Christi, TX $76,720
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $75,360

    Related occupations in El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $62,760
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $44,920
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $94,310
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $41,320
    School Psychologists $77,160
    Chemists $74,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in El Paso, TX is $30.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in El Paso, TX is 37.3% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $47,770 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,300.