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Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists average salary by city in Texas
- Austin$104,890
- Waco$95,620
- Houston$92,590
- Dallas$90,160
- San Antonio$87,520
- Killeen$84,630
- College Station$78,130
- McAllen$70,030
- El Paso$68,150
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin | $104,890 | $97,530 | $69,250 | $82,620 | 98 |
| Waco | $95,620 | $88,430 | $67,620 | $76,099 | 93 |
| Houston | $92,590 | $80,470 | $65,400 | $73,967 | 99 |
| Dallas | $90,160 | $79,470 | $67,010 | $72,258 | 103 |
| San Antonio | $87,520 | $77,720 | $64,570 | $70,400 | 95 |
| Killeen | $84,630 | $78,390 | $75,700 | $68,367 | 91 |
| College Station | $78,130 | $72,980 | $65,560 | $63,794 | 91 |
| McAllen | $70,030 | $71,730 | $51,140 | $58,096 | 86 |
| El Paso | $68,150 | $70,150 | $58,070 | $56,774 | 90 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Texas has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-1042.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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