How much does a materials scientist make in Houston?
$75,360a year
Median yearly pay for materials scientists in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $36.23 an hour or $6,280 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.23
- Vs. national median
- -36%
- Rank among cities
- 33 of 35
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,870Median: $75,360Highest 10%: $137,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,870 | $27.34 | |
| 25th | $67,820 | $32.61 | |
| Median | $75,360 | $36.23 | |
| 75th | $118,000 | $56.73 | |
| 90th | $137,400 | $66.05 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for materials scientists.
| Dallas, TX | $82,080 |
| College Station, TX | $63,390 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $199,800 |
| Geoscientist | $174,500 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $108,400 |
| Chemist | $106,700 |
| Hydrologist | $99,320 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $98,190 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $95,170 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $94,320 |
| Physical Scientist | $91,430 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $88,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a materials scientist make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $36.23 ($75,360 a year).
Do materials scientists make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $75,360 against $117,800 nationally, 36% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $72,700, so Houston pays 4% more.
Where does Houston rank for materials scientist pay?
33 of 35 metro areas with data.
How much does a materials scientist make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $56,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $137,400 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.