How much does a life scientist make in Dallas?
$89,640a year
Median yearly pay for life scientists in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $43.10 an hour or $7,470 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.10
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 15 of 29
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,950Median: $89,640Highest 10%: $126,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,950 | $22.57 | |
| 25th | $69,060 | $33.20 | |
| Median | $89,640 | $43.10 | |
| 75th | $89,640 | $43.10 | |
| 90th | $126,100 | $60.62 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for life scientists.
| Houston, TX | $61,440 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $156,800 |
| Physical Scientist | $133,600 |
| Geoscientist | $132,800 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $130,700 |
| Economist | $122,200 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $106,500 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $104,400 |
| Food Scientist and Technologist | $93,670 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $92,790 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $85,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a life scientist make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $43.10 ($89,640 a year).
Do life scientists make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $89,640 against $93,750 nationally, 4% less.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $81,230, so Dallas pays 10% more.
Where does Dallas rank for life scientist pay?
15 of 29 metro areas with data.
How much does a life scientist make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $126,100 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.