Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary
in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX
- Middle 50%
- $65,400–$106,110
- vs U.S. median
- -22%
- Metro rank
- #54 of 68
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro earn a median of $80,470 a year, based on BLS estimates for 6,090 jobs (May 2025). That is 22% below the U.S. median of $103,410 and in line with the TX statewide median of $80,470. It ranks #54 of 68 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE6,090 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Houston
6 employers · DOL
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Visa-sponsored positions only, base pay.
| Employer | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Ca | $77,615 | 50 |
| Biopharma Informatic | $72,000 | 5 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | $68,964 | 49 |
| The University of Texas Health Science C | $68,964 | 17 |
| The Methodist Hospital Research Institut | $68,922 | 22 |
| University of Texas Medical Branch | $68,908 | 10 |
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay in other TX metros
3 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $97,530 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $79,470 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $77,720 |
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Questions
What is the average Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Houston?
The BLS median is $80,470 a year (May 2025). Half of the 6,090 jobs pay between $65,400 and $106,110. The 10th percentile is $64,810 and the 90th is $133,650.
Is Houston a high-paying metro for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists?
That is 22% below the U.S. median of $103,410 and in line with the TX statewide median of $80,470. It ranks #54 of 68 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists make an hour in Houston?
About $38.69 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $80,470 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $31.44–$51.01 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists the most in Houston?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Ca ($77,615), Biopharma Informatic ($72,000), Baylor College of Medicine ($68,964). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.