Materials Scientists Salary in Texas
The median pay for a materials scientists in Texas is $80,560/year ($38.73/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $47K at the entry level to $148K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Texas. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $81K get you in Texas?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Texas
Entry-level materials scientists (10th percentile) start around $47K. Mid-career wages sit at $81K. Top earners bring in $148K or more, a $101K spread from bottom to top.
Materials Scientists salary by metro in Texas
4 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $134K | +66% | 30 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $92K | +14% | 70 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $80K | -1% | 130 |
| College Station-Bryan | $52K | -36% | 50 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do materials scientists make in Texas?
The median is $80,560 a year, that works out to about $39 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $46,860, and experienced materials scientists can clear $148,310. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $81K enough to live in Texas?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,422/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,415/month, which eats 26.1% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a materials scientists salary go in Texas?
Texas has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median materials scientists salary is worth about $88,053 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do materials scientists get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.