Physical Scientists, All Other pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for physical scientists, all other is $48.52 an hour ($100,920 a year). About 2,310 people work in this job there.
That is 18% lower than the U.S. median ($122,570). Texas ranks 31st of 39 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for physical scientists, all other in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $28.45 | $59,170 |
| 25% of workers | $36.06 | $75,000 |
| Half of workers (median) | $48.52 | $100,920 |
| 75% of workers | $64.52 | $134,210 |
| 90% of workers | $86.76 | $180,460 |
Physical Scientists, All Other pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $133,590 | 700 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $120,490 | 170 |
| Waco | $97,400 | 50 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $93,440 | 260 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $91,430 | 550 |
| El Paso | $80,880 | 40 |
| Lubbock | $76,350 | 50 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $71,580 | 50 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for physical scientists, all other
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +2.1% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 1,400 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $92,000 |
| Chemists | $99,640 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $145,220 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientists | $84,990 |
| Physicists | $184,040 |
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