How much does a Drug Tester make in Houston, TX?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Drug Tester in Houston, TX is $59,882. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $50,541 to $68,047, with most professionals earning between $42,037 and $75,481.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Drug Tester Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Drug Tester Salary $42,037 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Drug Tester Salary $50,541 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Drug Tester Salary $59,882 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Drug Tester Salary $68,047 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Drug Tester Salary $75,481 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
25% $50,541 10% $42,037 90% $75,481 75% $68,047 $59,882 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Drug Tester

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Drug Safety/Medical Information Specialist II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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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 Drug Tester in Houston, TX. The base salary for Drug Tester ranges from $50,541 to $68,047 with the average base salary of $59,882. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $50,541 to $68,047 with the average total cash compensation of $59,882.

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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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