How much does a physical scientist make in Dallas?
$133,600a year
Median yearly pay for physical scientists in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $64.23 an hour or $11,130 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.23
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 20 of 68
- Jobs in the area
- 700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $73,320Median: $133,600Highest 10%: $280,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,320 | $35.25 | |
| 25th | $96,440 | $46.37 | |
| Median | $133,600 | $64.23 | |
| 75th | $227,000 | $109.15 | |
| 90th | $280,900 | $135.06 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for physical scientists.
| San Antonio, TX | $120,500 |
| Waco, TX | $97,400 |
| Austin, TX | $93,440 |
| Houston, TX | $91,430 |
| Lubbock, TX | $76,350 |
| McAllen, TX | $71,580 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $156,800 |
| 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 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $85,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical scientist make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $64.23 ($133,600 a year).
Do physical scientists make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $133,600 against $122,600 nationally, 9% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $100,900, so Dallas pays 32% more.
Where does Dallas rank for physical scientist pay?
20 of 68 metro areas with data.
How much does a physical scientist make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $73,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $280,900 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.