How much does a life scientist make in Houston?
$61,440a year
Median yearly pay for life scientists in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $29.54 an hour or $5,120 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.54
- Vs. national median
- -34%
- Rank among cities
- 26 of 29
- Jobs in the area
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,550Median: $61,440Highest 10%: $102,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,550 | $17.57 | |
| 25th | $36,550 | $17.57 | |
| Median | $61,440 | $29.54 | |
| 75th | $102,900 | $49.46 | |
| 90th | $102,900 | $49.46 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for life scientists.
| Dallas, TX | $89,640 |
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 life scientist make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $29.54 ($61,440 a year).
Do life scientists make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $61,440 against $93,750 nationally, 34% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $81,230, so Houston pays 24% less.
Where does Houston rank for life scientist pay?
26 of 29 metro areas with data.
How much does a life scientist make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $102,900 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.