How much does a social scientist and related worker make in Texas?
$101,800a year
Median yearly pay for social scientist and related workers in Texas. That is $48.94 an hour or $8,483 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.94
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $74,820Median: $101,800Highest 10%: $156,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,820 | $35.97 | |
| 25th | $83,780 | $40.28 | |
| Median | $101,800 | $48.94 | |
| 75th | $125,400 | $60.30 | |
| 90th | $156,600 | $75.27 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Antonio, TX | $110,500 |
| Houston, TX | $108,400 |
| College Station, TX | $105,300 |
| Dallas, TX | $104,400 |
| Austin, TX | $102,500 |
| McAllen, TX | $97,470 |
| El Paso, TX | $96,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for social scientist and related workers.
| 7. Nebraska | $104,400 |
| 8. Minnesota | $103,300 |
| 9. Washington | $102,900 |
| 10. Texas | $101,800 |
| 11. New Jersey | $101,300 |
| 12. Arizona | $99,320 |
| 13. Illinois | $99,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social scientist and related worker make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $48.94 ($101,800 a year).
Do social scientist and related workers make more in Texas than the national average?
Yes: $101,800 against $101,100 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Texas rank for social scientist and related worker pay?
Texas ranks 10 of 49 states.
Which city in Texas pays social scientist and related workers the most?
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX, with a median of $110,500 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.