Physicist Salary in Texas
Based on 700+ workers in Texas
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (TX)
$170,450
$81.947/hr
vs National Average
$149,537
+14.0% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$72K – —
700 employed in Texas
Salary Distribution — Physicist in Texas
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $71,650 |
| 25th percentile | $102,740 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $170,450 |
| 75th percentile | $229,970 |
Historical Salary Trend — Physicist in Texas vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $131,140 |
| 2024 | $170,450 |
| Year | Texas Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $131,140 | $140,924 |
| 2024 | $170,450 | $149,537 |