Research Manager (Natural Sciences) salary in Dallas, TX
Based on 23 certified H-1B filings in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Plano, Fort Worth, Richardson, Denton, Grapevine.
Also listed as: Clinical Research Coordinator, Clinical Research Manager
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $74,200 |
| 25th | $75,000 |
| 50th (median) | $90,126 |
| 75th | $120,200 |
| 90th | $139,586 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 4 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 2 |
| FY2022 | $115,000 | $90,000 | $148,000 | 13 |
| FY2023 | – | – | – | 9 |
| FY2024 | $109,934 | $101,844 | $129,823 | 12 |
| FY2025 | $103,000 | $75,000 | $122,730 | 19 |
| FY2026 | – | – | – | 4 |
Cost of living
Dallas's median Research Manager (Natural Sciences) salary of $90,126 is worth about $87,400 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Dallas = 103.1).
Compared with all workers here
All Natural Sciences Managers in the Dallas, TX area earned a median of $130,010 in May 2025 (1,590 employed). The H-1B median here is $90,126, 31% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Xylo Consulting | too few | 3 |
| Baylor Research Institute | too few | 2 |
| Stryde Consulting | too few | 2 |
| Vytelle | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $75,000 | 10 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $111,500 | 10 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Minimum H-1B salary by level
| Wage level | Prevailing wage (most common) | Median offered salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $73,882 | $75,000 | 10 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $102,814 | $111,500 | 10 |
The prevailing wage is the minimum an employer must pay for this job and area. Amounts vary by county within a metro and by wage source.