The median annual wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX is $76,860 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $88,190.
Pay spans roughly $61,860 at the 10th percentile to $131,850 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $36.95 per hour. An estimated 6,040 people work as medical scientists, except epidemiologists in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX.
| Median (annual) | $76,860 |
| Mean (annual) | $88,190 |
| Median (hourly) | $36.95 |
| 10th percentile | $61,860 |
| 90th percentile | $131,850 |
| Employment | 6,040 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.