How much does a physical scientist make in Texas?
$100,900a year
Median yearly pay for physical scientists in Texas. That is $48.52 an hour or $8,410 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.52
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 2,310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,170Median: $100,900Highest 10%: $180,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,170 | $28.45 | |
| 25th | $75,000 | $36.06 | |
| Median | $100,900 | $48.52 | |
| 75th | $134,200 | $64.52 | |
| 90th | $180,500 | $86.76 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dallas, TX | $133,600 |
| San Antonio, TX | $120,500 |
| Waco, TX | $97,400 |
| Austin, TX | $93,440 |
| Houston, TX | $91,430 |
| El Paso, TX | $80,880 |
| Lubbock, TX | $76,350 |
| McAllen, TX | $71,580 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physical scientists.
| 28. Mississippi | $108,900 |
| 29. Ohio | $108,800 |
| 30. Nebraska | $101,400 |
| 31. Texas | $100,900 |
| 32. Connecticut | $99,990 |
| 33. Wisconsin | $97,470 |
| 34. Montana | $94,520 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical scientist make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $48.52 ($100,900 a year).
Do physical scientists make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $100,900 against $122,600 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Texas rank for physical scientist pay?
Texas ranks 31 of 39 states.
Which city in Texas pays physical scientists the most?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, with a median of $133,600 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.