Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other Salary in College Station, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • College Station-Bryan, TX

Median annual salary $104,820 +4.5% vs national
Median hourly $50.39
10th percentile $73,370
90th percentile $175,240
Employed locally 60
National median $100,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,370
    25th
    $84,640
    50th (median)
    $104,820
    75th
    $142,280
    90th
    $175,240

    College Station economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,691 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other salary vs area income 176% Median Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other salary is 76% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $178,810
    Virginia $144,320
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $137,610
    Maryland $129,750
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $127,280
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $125,820

    Nearby metros — Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $106,950
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $104,190
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $102,900
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $98,770
    El Paso, TX $94,310
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $92,750

    Related occupations in College Station, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $31,010
    Biological Technicians $37,600
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $68,390
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $68,580
    Physical Scientists, All Other $80,250
    Biological Scientists, All Other $77,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other make per hour in College Station?

    The median hourly wage for Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other in College Station, TX is $50.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.59 or more per hour.

    Is College Station above or below average for Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other salaries?

    The median Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other salary in College Station, TX is 4.5% above the national median of $100,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other in College Station?

    Entry-level Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $73,370 per year in College Station, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,640.