Physicists Salary in Texas
Physicists in Texas earn a median of $184,040 a year, +7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $184,040
- vs. U.S. median
- +7% ($172,250)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 580
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $69,960; the top 10% earn over $289,950. Nationally the range is $82,110 to $274,110.
States ranked near Texas
Similar jobs in Texas
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$121,210 median in Texas
- Bioinformatics Scientists$80,870 median in Texas (broader BLS group)
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$145,220 median in Texas
- Biochemists and Biophysicists$97,510 median in Texas
- Materials Scientists$72,700 median in Texas
- Nanosystems Engineers$115,810 median in Texas (broader BLS group)
Physicists pay in Texas
How much do physicists make in Texas?
The median is $184,040 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $69,960 and the top 10% earn over $289,950. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for physicists?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 43 (+7% vs. the national median of $172,250). Living costs are not included.