How much does a data scientist make in Texas?
$122,100a year
Median yearly pay for data scientists in Texas. That is $58.70 an hour or $10,170 a month.
- Hourly
- $58.70
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 25,860
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,540Median: $122,100Highest 10%: $170,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,540 | $31.03 | |
| 25th | $83,880 | $40.33 | |
| Median | $122,100 | $58.70 | |
| 75th | $146,000 | $70.21 | |
| 90th | $170,800 | $82.11 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dallas, TX | $127,800 |
| Austin, TX | $127,400 |
| Midland, TX | $125,300 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $113,500 |
| Tyler, TX | $108,800 |
| Longview, TX | $107,300 |
| Houston, TX | $106,800 |
| San Antonio, TX | $103,300 |
| Amarillo, TX | $101,400 |
| College Station, TX | $100,300 |
| Killeen, TX | $98,620 |
| Beaumont, TX | $97,980 |
| Waco, TX | $95,730 |
| El Paso, TX | $95,430 |
| McAllen, TX | $91,630 |
| Lubbock, TX | $89,490 |
| Abilene, TX | $83,600 |
| Laredo, TX | $78,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for data scientists.
| 10. Virginia | $126,400 |
| 11. Connecticut | $126,300 |
| 12. Oregon | $126,000 |
| 13. Texas | $122,100 |
| 14. North Carolina | $119,100 |
| 15. Colorado | $117,400 |
| 16. Florida | $115,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a data scientist make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $58.70 ($122,100 a year).
Do data scientists make more in Texas than the national average?
Yes: $122,100 against $120,200 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Texas rank for data scientist pay?
Texas ranks 13 of 49 states.
Which city in Texas pays data scientists the most?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, with a median of $127,800 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.