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Conservation Scientists average salary by city in Texas
- Lubbock$80,980
- Austin$70,780
- Tyler$70,640
- Dallas$70,290
- Amarillo$68,180
- San Antonio$67,510
- Beaumont$67,420
- Waco$67,240
- Brownsville$67,190
- Houston$63,600
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lubbock | $80,980 | $77,980 | $60,520 | $65,799 | 91 |
| Austin | $70,780 | $68,620 | $60,520 | $58,624 | 98 |
| Tyler | $70,640 | $69,880 | $60,520 | $58,525 | 92 |
| Dallas | $70,290 | $68,620 | $53,440 | $58,279 | 103 |
| Amarillo | $68,180 | $64,680 | $53,740 | $56,795 | 92 |
| San Antonio | $67,510 | $66,120 | $55,940 | $56,323 | 95 |
| Beaumont | $67,420 | $68,620 | $53,440 | $56,260 | 90 |
| Waco | $67,240 | $68,620 | $56,330 | $56,133 | 93 |
| Brownsville | $67,190 | $68,620 | $54,930 | $56,098 | 86 |
| Houston | $63,600 | $60,520 | $53,440 | $53,283 | 99 |
*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 19-1031.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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