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Biological Scientists, All Other average salary by city in Texas
- San Antonio$97,280
- Houston$96,810
- El Paso$95,950
- McAllen$91,450
- Dallas$89,650
- Brownsville$86,720
- College Station$85,820
- Austin$74,340
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | $97,280 | $93,740 | $65,500 | $77,266 | 95 |
| Houston | $96,810 | $86,440 | $72,300 | $76,936 | 99 |
| El Paso | $95,950 | $97,470 | $88,610 | $76,331 | 90 |
| McAllen | $91,450 | $94,520 | $76,400 | $73,165 | 86 |
| Dallas | $89,650 | $79,000 | $78,790 | $71,899 | 103 |
| Brownsville | $86,720 | $88,710 | $73,920 | $69,838 | 86 |
| College Station | $85,820 | $81,330 | $51,400 | $69,204 | 91 |
| Austin | $74,340 | $67,160 | $48,840 | $61,128 | 98 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Texas has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-1029.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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