Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Killeen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Killeen-Temple, TX

Median annual salary $72,920 -27.5% vs national
Median hourly $35.06
10th percentile $59,330
90th percentile $83,030
Employed locally 70
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,330
    25th
    $72,920
    50th (median)
    $72,920
    75th
    $72,920
    90th
    $83,030

    Killeen economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 109% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 9% 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 Killeen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $79,890
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $115,500
    School Psychologists $74,740
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $82,510
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $50,040
    Psychologists, All Other $129,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Killeen, TX is $35.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Killeen, TX is 27.5% 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 Killeen?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $59,330 per year in Killeen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,920.