How much does a biological scientist make in Texas?
$80,870a year
Median yearly pay for biological scientists in Texas. That is $38.88 an hour or $6,739 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.88
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,940Median: $80,870Highest 10%: $126,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,940 | $24.01 | |
| 25th | $64,400 | $30.96 | |
| Median | $80,870 | $38.88 | |
| 75th | $105,600 | $50.75 | |
| 90th | $126,100 | $60.60 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| El Paso, TX | $97,470 |
| McAllen, TX | $94,520 |
| San Antonio, TX | $93,740 |
| Brownsville, TX | $88,710 |
| Houston, TX | $86,440 |
| College Station, TX | $81,330 |
| Dallas, TX | $79,000 |
| Austin, TX | $67,160 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for biological scientists.
| 35. Iowa | $82,720 |
| 36. Illinois | $82,640 |
| 37. Michigan | $81,540 |
| 38. Texas | $80,870 |
| 39. Tennessee | $80,500 |
| 40. Oklahoma | $79,950 |
| 41. Kentucky | $79,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a biological scientist make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $38.88 ($80,870 a year).
Do biological scientists make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $80,870 against $98,920 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Texas rank for biological scientist pay?
Texas ranks 38 of 50 states.
Which city in Texas pays biological scientists the most?
El Paso, TX, with a median of $97,470 a year.
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.