Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Waco, TX

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

Median annual salary $94,590 -6% vs national
Median hourly $45.48
10th percentile $58,400
90th percentile $123,320
Employed locally 90
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,400
    25th
    $76,640
    50th (median)
    $94,590
    75th
    $123,320
    90th
    $123,320

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 148% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 48% 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
    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
    Killeen-Temple, TX $72,920

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $71,350
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $49,640
    Chemical Technicians $50,760
    Chemists $58,870
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $78,040
    Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians $39,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Waco, TX is $45.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Waco, TX is 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $58,400 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,640.