DOL Median (Houston, TX)
$49,725
vs National
-9.2%
National: $54,756BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$53,641
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$49,725
-9.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$54,756
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Houston, TX earns $49,725 in nominal terms, which is 9.2% below the national average of $54,756. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $53,641 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Houston, TX
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| DOCTORS HOSPITAL 1997 LP | $189,998 | 3 |
| Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Inc. | $185,000 | 44 |
| PROFESSIONAL COMPOUNDING CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | $135,268 | 1 |
| RADIO-ISOTOPE THERAPY OF AMERICA FOUNDATION | $115,538 | 4 |
| NUCERITY INTERNATIONAL, INC. | $104,000 | 4 |
| VIRACYTE LLC | $94,973 | 1 |
| Cardiovascular Research Foundation | $85,000 | 12 |
| ESSENTIAL PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC | $80,000 | 2 |
| UIH America, Inc. | $76,900 | 2 |
| INSTITUTE OF ORTHOPEDIC RESEARCH & EDUCATION | $72,800 | 5 |
| WOODFIELD PHARMACEUTICAL, LLC | $70,000 | 2 |
| Texas Children's Hospital | $65,932 | 8 |
| PHS HOLDINGS, LLC | $65,000 | 1 |
| VAPOGENIX, INC. | $65,000 | 1 |
| Steadman Philippon Research Institute | $65,000 | 33 |
| RADIOMEDIX INC. | $62,500 | 4 |
| TMH Physician Organization | $62,250 | 17 |
| TESSA THERAPEUTICS INC | $61,507 | 5 |
| IDRISS MOBARAK INC | $61,000 | 2 |
| MEMORIAL SLOAN-KETTERING CANCER CENTER | $60,083 | 375 |
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How much does a Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists make in Houston, TX?
The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Houston, TX is $49,725 based on 836 DOL filings.
Is Houston, TX a good place to work as a Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists?
A Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Houston, TX earns 9.2% less than the national median of $54,756, or $53,641 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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