Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Tyler, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tyler, TX

Median annual salary $60,940 -39.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.30
10th percentile $47,910
90th percentile $79,160
Employed locally 120
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,910
    25th
    $47,910
    50th (median)
    $60,940
    75th
    $79,160
    90th
    $79,160

    Tyler economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,923 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 85% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 15% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $76,860
    Corpus Christi, TX $76,720
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $75,360

    Related occupations in Tyler, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $75,730
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $56,550
    Conservation Scientists $65,230
    Psychologists, All Other $69,640
    Biological Technicians $77,020
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $89,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Tyler, TX is $29.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Tyler, TX is 39.4% 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 Tyler?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $47,910 per year in Tyler, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,910.