How much does a medical scientist make in Houston?
$80,470a year
Median yearly pay for medical scientists in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $38.69 an hour or $6,706 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.69
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among cities
- 121 of 178
- Jobs in the area
- 6,090
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,810Median: $80,470Highest 10%: $133,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,810 | $31.16 | |
| 25th | $65,400 | $31.44 | |
| Median | $80,470 | $38.69 | |
| 75th | $106,100 | $51.01 | |
| 90th | $133,700 | $64.25 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for medical scientists.
| Austin, TX | $97,530 |
| Waco, TX | $88,430 |
| Dallas, TX | $79,470 |
| Killeen, TX | $78,390 |
| San Antonio, TX | $77,720 |
| College Station, TX | $72,980 |
| McAllen, TX | $71,730 |
| El Paso, TX | $70,150 |
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 medical scientist make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $38.69 ($80,470 a year).
Do medical scientists make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $80,470 against $103,400 nationally, 22% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $80,470, so Houston pays 0% more.
Where does Houston rank for medical scientist pay?
121 of 178 metro areas with data.
How much does a medical scientist make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,810 or less a year; the top 10% make $133,700 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.