How much does a social scientist and related worker make in Houston?
Median yearly pay for social scientist and related workers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $52.09 an hour or $9,029 a month.
- Hourly
- $52.09
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 15 of 113
- Jobs in the area
- 290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $85,260 | $40.99 | |
| 25th | $90,940 | $43.72 | |
| Median | $108,400 | $52.09 | |
| 75th | $132,900 | $63.87 | |
| 90th | $166,000 | $79.82 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for social scientist and related workers.
| San Antonio, TX | $110,500 |
| College Station, TX | $105,300 |
| Dallas, TX | $104,400 |
| Austin, TX | $102,500 |
| McAllen, TX | $97,470 |
| El Paso, TX | $96,100 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $199,800 |
| Geoscientist | $174,500 |
| 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 |
| Food Scientist and Technologist | $88,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social scientist and related worker make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $52.09 ($108,400 a year).
Do social scientist and related workers make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $108,400 against $101,100 nationally, 7% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $101,800, so Houston pays 6% more.
Where does Houston rank for social scientist and related worker pay?
15 of 113 metro areas with data.
How much does a social scientist and related worker make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $85,260 or less a year; the top 10% make $166,000 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.