Biological Science Professors in Texas
Is Texas a good place for you to work as a Biological Science Professor?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Biological Science Professors in Texas are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
-
Projected employment for Biological Science Professors in Texas is growing faster than average.
-
Biological Science Professors in Texas earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
Featured schools near , edit
How Many Biological Science Professors Work in Texas?
There were approximately 4,470 workers employed as Biological Science Professors in this state in 2018.
There were 3,870 Biological Science Professors employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 600 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 730 Biological Science Professors working in it, which means Texas has more Biological Science Professors than average.
Job Projections for Texas
Jobs for Biological Science Professors in this state are growing at a rate of 19.3% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 15.1%.
Texas Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates 450 annual job openings, and a total of 5,310 jobs for Texas Biological Science Professors in 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 6,000 annual jobs and 71,700 total jobs in 2026.
What do Biological Science Professors Make in Texas?
In 2018 wages for Biological Science Professors ranged from $42,260 to $178,440 with $85,310 being the median annual salary.
The median salary in Texas is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Texas Metros for Biological Science Professors
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Biological Science Professors.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|---|
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX | 1,340 | $96,200 |
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 880 | $85,190 |
Austin-Round Rock, TX | 380 | $96,230 |
College Station-Bryan, TX | 350 | $119,940 |
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | 260 | $79,000 |
El Paso, TX | 150 | $50,300 |
Lubbock, TX | 110 | $90,390 |
Tyler, TX | 70 | $74,830 |
Top States for Biological Science Professors Employment
View the list below to see where most Biological Science Professors work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|---|
New York | 4,590 | $86,790 |
Texas | 4,470 | $85,310 |
California | 4,360 | $116,420 |
Pennsylvania | 3,250 | $84,070 |
Illinois | 2,530 | $72,880 |
Massachusetts | 2,220 | $89,320 |
North Carolina | 1,990 | $65,550 |
Virginia | 1,860 | $69,400 |
Ohio | 1,850 | $83,770 |
Florida | 1,590 | $82,030 |
New Jersey | 1,540 | $90,490 |
Indiana | 1,410 | $85,260 |
Michigan | 1,240 | $87,500 |
Connecticut | 1,160 | $97,520 |
Washington | 1,060 | $68,110 |
Missouri | 1,030 | $85,630 |
Wisconsin | 990 | $69,790 |
Tennessee | 890 | $70,090 |
Colorado | 890 | $70,770 |
Arizona | 800 | $92,750 |
Below are the states where Biological Science Professors get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|
District of Columbia | $122,720 |
California | $116,420 |
Connecticut | $97,520 |
Utah | $97,480 |
New Hampshire | $95,170 |
Iowa | $92,970 |
Arizona | $92,750 |
New Jersey | $90,490 |
Massachusetts | $89,320 |
Michigan | $87,500 |
Related Careers in TX
You may also be interested in the following careers:
Occupation | TX Employment Total |
---|
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Featured Schools
Request Info | Southern New Hampshire University You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you. Find your degree from over 200 online programs. Learn More > |