How much does a materials scientist make in Dallas?
$82,080a year
Median yearly pay for materials scientists in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $39.46 an hour or $6,840 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.46
- Vs. national median
- -30%
- Rank among cities
- 32 of 35
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,170Median: $82,080Highest 10%: $177,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,170 | $29.41 | |
| 25th | $72,700 | $34.95 | |
| Median | $82,080 | $39.46 | |
| 75th | $118,800 | $57.13 | |
| 90th | $177,200 | $85.19 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for materials scientists.
| Houston, TX | $75,360 |
| College Station, TX | $63,390 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $156,800 |
| Physical Scientist | $133,600 |
| Geoscientist | $132,800 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $130,700 |
| Economist | $122,200 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $106,500 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $104,400 |
| Food Scientist and Technologist | $93,670 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $92,790 |
| Life Scientist | $89,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a materials scientist make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $39.46 ($82,080 a year).
Do materials scientists make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $82,080 against $117,800 nationally, 30% less.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $72,700, so Dallas pays 13% more.
Where does Dallas rank for materials scientist pay?
32 of 35 metro areas with data.
How much does a materials scientist make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,170 or less a year; the top 10% make $177,200 or more.
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.