Biological Scientists, All Other pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for biological scientists, all other is $38.88 an hour ($80,870 a year). About 2,480 people work in this job there.
That is 18% lower than the U.S. median ($98,920). Texas ranks 38th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for biological scientists, all other in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $24.01 | $49,940 |
| 25% of workers | $30.96 | $64,400 |
| Half of workers (median) | $38.88 | $80,870 |
| 75% of workers | $50.75 | $105,560 |
| 90% of workers | $60.60 | $126,050 |
Biological Scientists, All Other pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| El Paso | $97,470 | 60 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $94,520 | 90 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $93,740 | 150 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | $88,710 | 50 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $86,440 | 530 |
| College Station-Bryan | $81,330 | 70 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $79,000 | 610 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $67,160 | 340 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for biological scientists, all other
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 4,300 openings a year (BLS)
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