DOL Median (Texas)
$48,216
vs National
-14.9%
National: $56,650BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$52,013
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$48,216
-14.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$56,650
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Biological Scientists, All Other in Texas earns $48,216 in nominal terms, which is 14.9% below the national average of $56,650. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $52,013 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Texas
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Lonza Houston, Inc. | $106,500 | 5 |
| CELL MEDICA INC | $105,600 | 2 |
| PROFESSIONAL COMPOUNDING CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | $104,998 | 1 |
| CHRISTUS Health | $101,275 | 3 |
| Rockwell Automation Inc. | $98,000 | 1 |
| Universities Space Research Association | $95,977 | 7 |
| EM2 MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS INC | $95,000 | 2 |
| Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory | $93,500 | 2 |
| Mylan Inc. | $92,894 | 5 |
| QIAGEN LLC | $92,500 | 8 |
| Alcon Research, LLC | $90,000 | 2 |
| PPD Development, L.P. | $90,000 | 167 |
| BELLICUM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | $88,000 | 1 |
| PHOTON8, INC. | $85,000 | 3 |
| Abbott Laboratories | $84,000 | 5 |
| Ambry Genetics | $82,735 | 15 |
| The University of Texas Health Science Center at H | $80,829 | 5 |
| VGXI, INC. | $80,000 | 1 |
| SparkCognition Inc | $80,000 | 1 |
| APPLIED BIOSYSTEMS LLC | $79,800 | 29 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Biological Scientists, All Other
CAMBRIDGE, CA · $190,000Naperville, IL · $155,000Guilford, CO · $145,000Highlands Ranch, CO · $145,000TERRYTOWN, NY · $145,000Top-Paying Roles in Texas
Emergency Medicine Physicians · $551,200Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric · $525,000Physicians, Pathologists · $420,000Physicians, All Other · $290,000General Internal Medicine Physicians · $250,000Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Biological Scientists, All Other make in Texas?
The median Biological Scientists, All Other salary in Texas is $48,216 based on 652 DOL filings.
Is Texas a good place to work as a Biological Scientists, All Other?
A Biological Scientists, All Other in Texas earns 14.9% less than the national median of $56,650, or $52,013 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.