Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $75,360 -25.1% vs national
Median hourly $36.23
10th percentile $59,750
90th percentile $130,460
Employed locally 640
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,750
    25th
    $66,090
    50th (median)
    $75,360
    75th
    $90,130
    90th
    $130,460

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 101% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 1% 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
    Killeen-Temple, TX $72,920

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$73,770
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$102,900
    School Psychologists$75,770
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$67,660
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$47,660
    Biological Technicians$47,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in San Antonio, TX is $36.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in San Antonio, TX is 25.1% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $59,750 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,090.