Earn $50–$650 per donation. Your blood goes directly to medical research — not transfusion. Anonymous, HIPAA-compliant, and open to most donors including those deferred elsewhere.
Start Earning in H-Town ›Houston's Texas Medical Center is the largest medical complex in the world — and that demand drives your earning potential.
Houston is home to some of the most influential medical research institutions on the planet: MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston Methodist, UT Health Houston, and Texas Children's Hospital — all anchored within or near the Texas Medical Center, the largest medical complex in the world.
These institutions collectively run hundreds of active studies at any given time, creating sustained demand for qualified blood donors across a wide range of health profiles. From the Texas Medical Center and Bellaire to Rice Village, Montrose, and Memorial, Houston donors are within reach of active collection sites serving major research programs. MD Anderson is recognized as the world's leading cancer center, while Baylor College of Medicine is a pioneer in genetics and genomics research.
The unmatched concentration of research institutions within the Texas Medical Center — combined with Houston's diverse population — means the city consistently offers some of the highest match rates and highest pay in the Helio network.
Pay scales with your health profile. Donors with specific conditions are in highest demand.
Amounts are estimates. Final compensation is set by the study sponsor and confirmed before your appointment.
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MD Anderson, Baylor, and Houston Methodist researchers are actively recruiting donors with these health profiles.
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