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Medical Scientist Salary in Texas (2026)
$38.69 per hour · take-home ≈ $65,441/year ($5,453/month) for a single filer
Texas ranks 38th of 47 states for Medical Scientist pay, with a median about 24% below the national average. Of the 11,920 Medical Scientist jobs BLS counts in Texas, the typical worker earns $80,470 a year — though pay ranges from $63,870 for newcomers to $144,060 at the top.
Medical Scientist pay range in Texas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $63,870 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $67,010 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $80,470 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $106,110 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $144,060 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 11,920 Medical Scientist jobs in Texas (occupation code 19-1042, “Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Texas
A median Medical Scientist salary of $80,470 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Texas), a single filer keeps about $65,441 — an effective tax rate of 18.7%.
| Gross (median) | $80,470 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,873 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,156 |
| Texas state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $65,441 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,453 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Scientist make in Texas?
- The median Medical Scientist salary in Texas is $80,470 per year ($38.69 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $67,010 and $106,110.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Scientist in Texas?
- On the median salary of $80,470, a single filer in Texas takes home about $65,441 per year ($5,453 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 18.7%.
- How many Medical Scientist jobs are there in Texas?
- BLS counts 11,920 Medical Scientist jobs in Texas in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Texas state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Texas.