Life Scientists, All Other in Texas
SOC 19-1099 · Life, Physical, and Social Science
510Jobs in Texas
$77,130Mean annual wage
27th of 32Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,550 | $17.57 |
| 25th percentile | $45,430 | $21.84 |
| Median (50th) | $81,230 | $39.06 |
| 75th percentile | $99,650 | $47.91 |
| 90th percentile | $107,830 | $51.84 |
| Mean | $77,130 | $37.08 |
Across 32 states with a published mean, the highest are District of Columbia (not a state) ($174,210), South Carolina ($166,780), Massachusetts ($131,800); the lowest are Minnesota ($67,320), Illinois ($67,660), Michigan ($73,250). Compare this occupation across states.
Compared with neighboring states
States that share a land border with Texas (states that touch only at a corner are not counted).
| State | Jobs | Mean annual wage | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 510 | $77,130 | $81,230 |
| Arkansas | — | — | — |
| Louisiana | 430 | $88,280 | $76,480 |
| New Mexico | — | — | — |
| Oklahoma | — | — | — |
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