How much does a physical scientist make in Houston?
$91,430a year
Median yearly pay for physical scientists in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $43.96 an hour or $7,619 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.96
- Vs. national median
- -25%
- Rank among cities
- 60 of 68
- Jobs in the area
- 550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,230Median: $91,430Highest 10%: $158,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,230 | $23.67 | |
| 25th | $60,410 | $29.04 | |
| Median | $91,430 | $43.96 | |
| 75th | $124,200 | $59.69 | |
| 90th | $158,000 | $75.95 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for physical scientists.
| Dallas, TX | $133,600 |
| San Antonio, TX | $120,500 |
| Waco, TX | $97,400 |
| Austin, TX | $93,440 |
| Lubbock, TX | $76,350 |
| McAllen, TX | $71,580 |
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 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $88,570 |
| Food Scientist and Technologist | $88,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical scientist make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $43.96 ($91,430 a year).
Do physical scientists make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $91,430 against $122,600 nationally, 25% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $100,900, so Houston pays 9% less.
Where does Houston rank for physical scientist pay?
60 of 68 metro areas with data.
How much does a physical scientist make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $158,000 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.