Materials Scientists Salary in Texas
Materials Scientists in Texas earn a median of $72,700 a year, −38% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $72,700
- vs. U.S. median
- −38% ($117,790)
- Rank among states
- 28 of 30
- Jobs in the state
- 300
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,970; the top 10% earn over $151,050. Nationally the range is $66,820 to $197,290.
States ranked near Texas
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- Materials Engineers$117,700 median in Texas
- Nanosystems Engineers$115,810 median in Texas (broader BLS group)
- Chemical Engineers$132,750 median in Texas
- Nuclear Engineers$128,340 median in Texas
- Microsystems Engineers$115,810 median in Texas (broader BLS group)
- Aerospace Engineers$130,270 median in Texas
Materials Scientists pay in Texas
How much do materials scientists make in Texas?
The median is $72,700 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,970 and the top 10% earn over $151,050. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for materials scientists?
On pay alone it ranks 28 of 30 (−38% vs. the national median of $117,790). Living costs are not included.