Data Scientists pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for data scientists is $58.70 an hour ($122,090 a year). About 25,860 people work in this job there.
That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($120,230). Texas ranks 13th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for data scientists in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $31.03 | $64,540 |
| 25% of workers | $40.33 | $83,880 |
| Half of workers (median) | $58.70 | $122,090 |
| 75% of workers | $70.21 | $146,030 |
| 90% of workers | $82.11 | $170,780 |
Data Scientists pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $127,750 | 10,120 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $127,360 | 3,730 |
| Midland | $125,330 | 100 |
| Corpus Christi | $113,450 | 80 |
| Tyler | $108,780 | 0 |
| Longview | $107,270 | 60 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $106,750 | 4,060 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $103,290 | 1,730 |
| Amarillo | $101,350 | 70 |
| College Station-Bryan | $100,280 | 110 |
| Killeen-Temple | $98,620 | 100 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $97,980 | 90 |
| Waco | $95,730 | 100 |
| El Paso | $95,430 | 320 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $91,630 | 130 |
| Lubbock | $89,490 | 90 |
| Abilene | $83,600 | 40 |
| Laredo | $78,100 | 50 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for data scientists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +34.6% over ten years, much faster than average · about 24,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Texas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Operations Research Analysts | $90,710 |
| Actuaries | $105,020 |
| Statisticians | $102,960 |
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