Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $72,530 -27.9% vs national
Median hourly $34.87
10th percentile $52,500
90th percentile $92,050
Employed locally 70
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,500
    25th
    $66,760
    50th (median)
    $72,530
    75th
    $72,530
    90th
    $92,050

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 139% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 39% 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 McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    School Psychologists $77,210
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $49,810
    Biological Scientists, All Other $92,750
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $47,820
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $92,750
    Biological Technicians $44,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in McAllen, TX is $34.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in McAllen, TX is 27.9% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $52,500 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,760.