Medical Scientists in Texas. BLS OES + DOL OFLC + reader-reported submissions. How this is built →
Salary distribution
Where Texas medical scientists fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $67,010 and $106,110, with a median of $80,470.
Medical Scientists in Texas: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 541 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $70,000. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.
By DOL wage level
DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 231 | $67,179 |
| Level II — qualified | 83 | $78,746 |
| Level III — experienced | 9 | $80,000 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 6 | $167,500 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Medical Scientists in Texas. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| UT Southwestern Medical Center | Postdoctoral Researcher | 137 | $68,964 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | Postdoctoral Associate/Fellow | 97 | $67,824 |
| The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center | Postdoctoral Fellow | 88 | $76,400 |
| The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston | Postdoctoral Research Fellow | 45 | $67,000 |
| The Methodist Hospital Research Institute | Clinical Research Fellow | 42 | $65,343 |
| University of Texas Medical Branch | Research Scientist | 17 | $74,500 |
| UT Southwestern Medical Center, Office of International Affairs | Postdoctoral Researcher | 13 | $69,195 |
| The University of Texas at Dallas | Research Associate | 11 | $66,491 |
| Texas A&M University | Assistant Research Scientist | 10 | $64,500 |
| TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER | HSC Post Doctoral Research Associate | 8 | $55,224 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW 3 at The Methodist Hospital Research Institute$68,922HoustonDecided Dec 30, 2025I-200-25356-504239
- Research Investigator at THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS M.D. ANDERSON CANCER CENTER$76,400HoustonDecided Dec 30, 2025I-200-25356-503208
- Postdoctoral Researcher at UT Southwestern Medical Center$74,000DallasDecided Dec 29, 2025I-200-25353-497828
- SENIOR SCIENTIST at SIMULATIONS PLUS, INC.$178,500MURPHYDecided Dec 29, 2025I-200-25353-496924
- Research Scientist at The University of Texas at Arlington$68,200ArlingtonDecided Dec 29, 2025I-200-25354-499658
- Sr. Research Associate at UT Southwestern Medical Center$68,964DallasDecided Dec 26, 2025I-200-25352-495452
- Instructor at UT Southwestern Medical Center$72,000DallasDecided Dec 26, 2025I-200-25352-495473
- Postdoctoral Researcher at UT Southwestern Medical Center$81,079DallasDecided Dec 26, 2025I-200-25353-496109
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.
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Medical Scientists pay by experience level in Texas
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Medical Scientists specialties in Texas
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 499 certified offers. The most common variant is Postdoctoral Associate/Fellow at a median of $65,343.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Associate/Fellow | Baylor College of Medicine | 102 | $65,343 |
| Research Scientist | The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center | 97 | $76,000 |
| Instructor | UT Southwestern Medical Center | 71 | $75,000 |
| Research Associate | UT Southwestern Medical Center | 55 | $66,032 |
| Postdoctoral Researcher | UT Southwestern Medical Center | 55 | $66,276 |
| Assistant Professor | UT Southwestern Medical Center | 44 | $108,050 |
| Postdoctoral Research Fellow | The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston | 22 | $66,066 |
| Staff Scientist | Baylor College of Medicine | 18 | $73,570 |
| Clinical Research Fellow | The Methodist Hospital Research Institute | 15 | $64,058 |
| Institute Associate Scientist | The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center | 8 | $87,021 |
| Research Investigator | The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center | 7 | $76,400 |
| Research Assistant Professor | Texas A&M University | 5 | $75,000 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Medical Scientists in Texas, by industry
Median offered wage across 541 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Education leads with a median of $70,000.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | UT Southwestern Medical Center | 462 | $70,000 |
| Professional services | The Methodist Hospital Research Institute | 65 | $68,000 |
| Healthcare | Texas Children's Hospital | 7 | $75,400 |
| Manufacturing | Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 4 | $164,800 |
| Technology and software | Safety & Efficacy IT Solutions Inc. | 2 | $142,250 |
| Retail and wholesale | Extremity Care, LLC | 1 | $79,880 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Texas over the past 3 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2025 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Doctoral or professional degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.7 / 5
Biology
Knowledge
- 4.3 / 5
Writing
Basic skill
- 4.1 / 5
Oral Expression
Ability
- 4.1 / 5
Speaking
Basic skill
- 4.1 / 5
Written Expression
Ability
- 4.1 / 5
Science
Basic skill
- 4.1 / 5
Active Learning
Cross-functional
- 4.1 / 5
Inductive Reasoning
Ability
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Follow strict safety procedures when handling toxic materials to avoid contamination.
- 02
Evaluate effects of drugs, gases, pesticides, parasites, and microorganisms at various levels.
- 03
Plan and direct studies to investigate human or animal disease, preventive methods, and treatments for disease.
- 04
Prepare and analyze organ, tissue, and cell samples to identify toxicity, bacteria, or microorganisms or to study cell structure.
- 05
Standardize drug dosages, methods of immunization, and procedures for manufacture of drugs and medicinal compounds.
- 06
Conduct research to develop methodologies, instrumentation, and procedures for medical application, analyzing data and presenting findings to the scientific audience and general public.
- 07
Teach principles of medicine and medical and laboratory procedures to physicians, residents, students, and technicians.
- 08
Study animal and human health and physiological processes.
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
+8.7%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Growing faster than average
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Metro-level salary data for medical scientists in major Texas metropolitan areas.
- Austin$97,530
- Houston$80,470
- Dallas$79,470
- San Antonio$77,720
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Medical Scientists in Texas?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Medical Scientists in Texas is $80,470.
- How does Texas compare to the national median for Medical Scientists?
- The Texas median is -23.8% versus the BLS national figure of $105,577.
- What is the salary range for Medical Scientists in Texas?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $63,870 and the 90th-percentile at $144,060, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
- Is Medical Scientists a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 8.7% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Medical Scientists?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Doctoral or professional degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.