How much does a Virologist make in Austin, TX?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Virologist in Austin, TX is $102,046. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $79,276 to a high of $136,337, with most professionals earning between $90,127 and $119,995.

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What is the average salary for Virologist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Virologist in Austin, TX. The base salary for Virologist ranges from $90,127 to $119,995 with the average base salary of $102,046. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $90,169 to $120,188 with the average total cash compensation of $102,088.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $102,046 $90,127 - $119,995
Bonus $42 $42 - $193
Total Pay $102,088 $90,169 - $120,188
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Austin, TX
CITY, STATE Round Rock, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,790 - $119,547 COMPARE TO Austin, TX
CITY, STATE Killeen, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,763 - $110,190 COMPARE TO Austin, TX
CITY, STATE Temple, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,235 - $109,487 COMPARE TO Austin, TX
CITY, STATE San Antonio, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,766 - $112,857 COMPARE TO Austin, TX
CITY, STATE Waco, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $81,507 - $108,518 COMPARE TO Austin, TX
CITY, STATE Houston, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,864 - $120,977 COMPARE TO Austin, TX
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