Data Scientists Salary in Texas
Data Scientists in Texas earn a median of $122,090 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $122,090
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($120,230)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 25,860
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,540; the top 10% earn over $170,780. Nationally the range is $67,240 to $199,130.
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Data Scientists pay in Texas
How much do data scientists make in Texas?
The median is $122,090 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,540 and the top 10% earn over $170,780. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for data scientists?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 49 (+2% vs. the national median of $120,230). Living costs are not included.