Life Scientists, All Other pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for life scientists, all other is $39.06 an hour ($81,230 a year). About 510 people work in this job there.
That is 13% lower than the U.S. median ($93,750). Texas ranks 20th of 32 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for life scientists, all other in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.57 | $36,550 |
| 25% of workers | $21.84 | $45,430 |
| Half of workers (median) | $39.06 | $81,230 |
| 75% of workers | $47.91 | $99,650 |
| 90% of workers | $51.84 | $107,830 |
Life Scientists, All Other pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $89,640 | 0 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $61,440 | 230 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for life scientists, all other
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +6.3% over ten years, faster than average · about 400 openings a year (BLS)
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