How much does a physicist make in Texas?
$184,000a year
Median yearly pay for physicists in Texas. That is $88.48 an hour or $15,340 a month.
- Hourly
- $88.48
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $69,960Median: $184,000Highest 10%: $290,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $69,960 | $33.63 | |
| 25th | $95,530 | $45.93 | |
| Median | $184,000 | $88.48 | |
| 75th | $253,100 | $121.67 | |
| 90th | $290,000 | $139.40 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Houston, TX | $199,800 |
| San Antonio, TX | $194,300 |
| Dallas, TX | $156,800 |
| Austin, TX | $107,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physicists.
| 4. California | $207,500 |
| 5. Oregon | $200,300 |
| 6. Oklahoma | $200,100 |
| 7. Texas | $184,000 |
| 8. New York | $182,000 |
| 9. Kentucky | $180,900 |
| 10. Connecticut | $180,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physicist make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $88.48 ($184,000 a year).
Do physicists make more in Texas than the national average?
Yes: $184,000 against $172,300 nationally, 7% more.
Where does Texas rank for physicist pay?
Texas ranks 7 of 43 states.
Which city in Texas pays physicists the most?
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, with a median of $199,800 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.