Physicist Salary in Texas
Based on 580+ workers in Texas
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (TX)
$184,040
$88.481/hr
vs National Average
$153,763
+19.7% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$70K – $290K
580 employed in Texas
Salary Distribution — Physicist in Texas
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $69,960 |
| 25th percentile | $95,530 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $184,040 |
| 75th percentile | $253,070 |
| 90th percentile | $289,950 |
Historical Salary Trend — Physicist in Texas vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $131,140 |
| 2024 | $170,450 |
| 2025 | $184,040 |
| Year | Texas Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $131,140 | $140,924 |
| 2024 | $170,450 | $149,537 |
| 2025 | $184,040 | $153,763 |