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Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary
in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

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.

MEDICAL SCIENTISTS, EXCEPT EPIDEMIOLOGISTS · HOUSTON-PASADENA-THE WOODLANDS, TX · BLS
BLS OEWS MAY 2025 · HOUSTON-PASADENA-THE WOODLANDS, TX · ALL EMPLOYERS, ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS
P10$64,810P25$65,400MEDIAN$80,470P75$106,110P90$133,650
BLS · UNITED STATES
P10$64,800P25$79,840MEDIAN$103,410P75$139,380P90$177,780
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EMPLOYERS FILING FOR THIS JOB IN HOUSTON · VISA-SPONSORED BASE WAGES

Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Covers sponsored positions only.

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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.

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.