Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay range in San Antonio
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $60,220 a year or less, while the top 10% make $134,270 or more. The middle half of medical scientists (except epidemiologists) in San Antonio earn between $64,570 and $94,700.
- $60K10th
- $65K25th
- $78KMedian
- $95K75th
- $134K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $87,520 | $7,293 | $42.08 |
| Median | $77,720 | $6,477 | $37.37 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $64,570 | $5,381 | $31.04 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $94,700 | $7,892 | $45.53 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay in San Antonio vs. Texas and the U.S.
Medical scientists (except epidemiologists) in San Antonio earn 6% less than the Texas average ($93,490) and 25% less than the U.S. average ($116,840). At the median the gap is -25% against the U.S. median of $103,410.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | $87,520 | $77,720 | $60,220 | $134,270 | 750 |
| Texas | $93,490 | $80,470 | $63,870 | $144,060 | 11,920 |
| United States | $116,840 | $103,410 | $64,800 | $177,780 | 172,340 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary after taxes in San Antonio
On the average salary of $87,520, a single filer in San Antonio takes home about $70,400 a year, or $5,867 a month and $2,708 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is San Antonio a good place for medical scientists (except epidemiologists)? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the San Antonio area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 94.7), so the average $87,520 buys what about $92,403 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in San Antonio ($47,010). A typical home costs $280,297, or 3.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in other Texas cities
San Antonio ranks 5th of 9 Texas metro areas for this job; Austin pays the most ($104,890).
All Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salaries in Texas
Highest-paying cities for medical scientists (except epidemiologists)
Syracuse, NY pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($182,580).
- Syracuse, NY$182,580
- Vallejo, CA$162,840
- Topeka, KS$162,650
- Charleston, SC$160,640
- San Francisco, CA$157,540
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Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in San Antonio: questions
How much do medical scientists (except epidemiologists) make an hour in San Antonio?
$42.08 an hour on average, and $37.36 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level medical scientists (except epidemiologists) salary in San Antonio?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $60,220 a year and the 25th percentile is $64,570, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the medical scientists (except epidemiologists) take-home pay in San Antonio?
About $70,400 a year ($5,867 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $87,520. Texas has no state income tax.
Do medical scientists (except epidemiologists) earn more in San Antonio than elsewhere?
The average here is 25% less than the U.S. average for this job ($116,840).
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; area San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX (41700). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.2%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.60, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.60).
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