How much does a biological scientist make in Houston?
$86,440a year
Median yearly pay for biological scientists in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $41.56 an hour or $7,203 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.56
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 94 of 156
- Jobs in the area
- 530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,400Median: $86,440Highest 10%: $132,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,400 | $30.96 | |
| 25th | $72,300 | $34.76 | |
| Median | $86,440 | $41.56 | |
| 75th | $116,900 | $56.19 | |
| 90th | $132,900 | $63.87 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for biological scientists.
| El Paso, TX | $97,470 |
| McAllen, TX | $94,520 |
| San Antonio, TX | $93,740 |
| Brownsville, TX | $88,710 |
| College Station, TX | $81,330 |
| Dallas, TX | $79,000 |
| Austin, TX | $67,160 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $199,800 |
| Geoscientist | $174,500 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $108,400 |
| Chemist | $106,700 |
| Hydrologist | $99,320 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $98,190 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $95,170 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $94,320 |
| Physical Scientist | $91,430 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $88,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a biological scientist make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $41.56 ($86,440 a year).
Do biological scientists make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $86,440 against $98,920 nationally, 13% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $80,870, so Houston pays 7% more.
Where does Houston rank for biological scientist pay?
94 of 156 metro areas with data.
How much does a biological scientist make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $132,900 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.