Research Manager (Natural Sciences) salary in Houston, TX
Based on 28 certified H-1B filings in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Spring, Freeport, Katy, Manvel, Pasadena.
Also listed as: Clinical Research Coordinator, Clinical Research Manager
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $70,722 |
| 25th | $93,964 |
| 50th (median) | $140,000 |
| 75th | $155,749 |
| 90th | $166,633 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 6 |
| FY2021 | $135,866 | $114,000 | $146,450 | 17 |
| FY2022 | $118,781 | $103,000 | $135,000 | 12 |
| FY2023 | $128,250 | $73,750 | $230,000 | 12 |
| FY2024 | $135,000 | $76,535 | $155,000 | 23 |
| FY2025 | $140,000 | $84,947 | $150,000 | 21 |
| FY2026 | – | – | – | 7 |
Cost of living
Houston's median Research Manager (Natural Sciences) salary of $140,000 is worth about $141,900 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Houston = 98.6).
Compared with all workers here
All Natural Sciences Managers in the Houston, TX area earned a median of $132,860 in May 2025 (2,870 employed). The H-1B median here is $140,000, 5% higher.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center | too few | 4 |
| Biostate AI Incorporated | too few | 3 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | too few | 2 |
| Ohio River Laboratories | too few | 2 |
| Xecta Digital Labs | 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 | too few | 2 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 4 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 2 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.