Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary
in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX
- Middle 50%
- $69,250–$134,740
- vs U.S. median
- -6%
- Metro rank
- #31 of 68
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro earn a median of $97,530 a year, based on BLS estimates for 980 jobs (May 2025). That is 6% below the U.S. median of $103,410 and 21% above the TX statewide median of $80,470. It ranks #31 of 68 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE980 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay in other TX metros
3 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $80,470 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $79,470 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $77,720 |
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What is the average Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Austin?
The BLS median is $97,530 a year (May 2025). Half of the 980 jobs pay between $69,250 and $134,740. The 10th percentile is $55,240 and the 90th is $162,360.
Is Austin a high-paying metro for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists?
That is 6% below the U.S. median of $103,410 and 21% above the TX statewide median of $80,470. It ranks #31 of 68 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists make an hour in Austin?
About $46.89 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $97,530 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $33.29–$64.78 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).
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.