Medical Scientists Salary in Texas
Medical Scientists in Texas earn a median of $80,470 a year, −22% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $80,470
- vs. U.S. median
- −22% ($103,410)
- Rank among states
- 38 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 11,920
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,870; the top 10% earn over $144,060. Nationally the range is $64,800 to $177,780.
States ranked near Texas
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- Geneticists$80,870 median in Texas (broader BLS group)
- Molecular and Cellular Biologists$80,870 median in Texas (broader BLS group)
- Biochemists and Biophysicists$97,510 median in Texas
- Microbiologists$66,450 median in Texas
- Physicians, Pathologists$345,830 median in Texas
- Bioinformatics Scientists$80,870 median in Texas (broader BLS group)
Medical Scientists pay in Texas
How much do medical scientists make in Texas?
The median is $80,470 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,870 and the top 10% earn over $144,060. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for medical scientists?
On pay alone it ranks 38 of 46 (−22% vs. the national median of $103,410). Living costs are not included.