Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $76,860 -23.6% vs national
Median hourly $36.95
10th percentile $61,860
90th percentile $131,850
Employed locally 6,040
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,860
    25th
    $62,830
    50th (median)
    $76,860
    75th
    $100,450
    90th
    $131,850

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 96% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 4% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $83,040
    Corpus Christi, TX $76,720
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $75,360
    Killeen-Temple, TX $72,920

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $79,680
    Chemical Technicians $74,620
    Chemists $110,300
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $49,980
    Biological Technicians $49,150
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $51,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Houston, TX is $36.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Houston, TX is 23.6% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $61,860 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,830.