How much does a Senior Scientist make in Houston, TX?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Senior Scientist in Houston, TX is $124,658. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $109,484 to $140,319, with most professionals earning between $95,670 and $154,578.

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Senior Scientist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Senior Scientist Salary $95,670 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Senior Scientist Salary $109,484 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Senior Scientist Salary $124,658 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Senior Scientist Salary $140,319 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Senior Scientist Salary $154,578 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
25% $109,484 10% $95,670 90% $154,578 75% $140,319 $124,658 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Senior Scientist ?

A scientist is someone who conducts scientific research to advance knowledge in an area of interest. In classical antiquity, there was no real ancient analog of a modern scientist. Instead, philosophers engaged in the philosophical study of nature called natural philosophy, a precursor of natural science. It was not until the 19th century that the term scientist came into regular use after it was coined by the theologian, philosopher, and historian of science William Whewell in 1833. The term 'scientist' was first coined by him for Mary Somerville, partly because the term "man of science", mo...

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Senior Scientist in Houston, TX. The base salary for Senior Scientist ranges from $109,484 to $140,319 with the average base salary of $124,658. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $109,484 to $140,319 with the average total cash compensation of $124,658.
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About Houston, Texas    Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

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