📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Physicists Salary in Texas (2026)

Texas · 5.0% below national average · Medium Demand

Average
$144,666
per year
Median
$135,166
per year
Hourly
$69.55
per hour
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$81,871
25th Percentile — Junior$111,891
50th Percentile — Median$135,166
75th Percentile — Senior$179,436
90th Percentile — Top Earners$206,509
💡 Top-earning Physicistss in Texas make up to $206,509 per year. The job market in Texas is rated strong, with key industries including Energy, Technology, Healthcare.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$120.1k
2021
$124.6k
2022
$129.4k
2023
$134.3k
2024
$139.4k
2025
$144.7k
2026
📈 Physicists salaries in Texas have followed the national trend with 3.8% annual growth. The strong presence in Texas's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Physicists Salary by City in Texas
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Houston $140,326 -3.0% Medium
San Antonio $130,199 -10.0% Medium
Dallas $143,219 -1.0% Medium
Austin $156,239 +8.0% Medium
Fort Worth $138,879 -4.0% Medium
El Paso $118,626 -18.0% Medium
Arlington $140,326 -3.0% Medium
Corpus Christi $125,859 -13.0% Medium
Plano $147,559 +2.0% Medium
Laredo $115,733 -20.0% Medium
Lubbock $118,626 -18.0% Medium
Garland $137,433 -5.0% Medium
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Physicists Job Market in Texas
Key factors affecting compensation

Texas is home to a strong job market for Physicistss. The state's key industries — Energy, Technology, Healthcare — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $144,666 per year, Texas's Physicists salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average.

The cost of living in Texas (index: 0.95) makes salaries stretch further than in higher-cost states. Entry-level professionals in Texas can expect to earn $81,871–$111,891, while experienced Physicistss can command $179,436–$206,509.

Looking ahead, the Physicists profession in Texas is projected to grow at 3.8% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Energy continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
  • The average Physicists salary in Texas is $144,666 per year in 2026, which is 5.0% below the national average of $152,280.
  • Major metro areas typically pay Physicistss the highest wages in Texas due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • Texas has a strong job market with major industries in Energy, Technology, Healthcare. This makes it one of the better states for Physicists employment.
  • At $144,666/year, Texas Physicists salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average of $152,280/year.