Physicists pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for physicists is $88.48 an hour ($184,040 a year). About 580 people work in this job there.
That is 7% higher than the U.S. median ($172,250). Texas ranks 7th of 43 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for physicists in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $33.64 | $69,960 |
| 25% of workers | $45.93 | $95,530 |
| Half of workers (median) | $88.48 | $184,040 |
| 75% of workers | $121.67 | $253,070 |
| 90% of workers | $139.40 | $289,950 |
Physicists pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $199,770 | 140 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $194,290 | 100 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $156,750 | 80 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $107,340 | 120 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for physicists
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +7.2% over ten years, faster than average · about 1,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Texas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $92,000 |
| Chemists | $99,640 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $145,220 |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | $100,920 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientists | $84,990 |
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