Physicist Salary in Texas
Based on 580+ workers in Texas
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (TX)
$184,040
$88.48/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 |
Top-Paying Industries for Physicist (U.S.)
Which industries pay Physicists the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Physicists in Texas tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | $239,360 | 3K |
| Wholesale Trade | $219,010 | — |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | $213,780 | 50 |
| Administrative and Support Services | $210,530 | — |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $176,170 | 10K |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Physicist in Texas vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Texas) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $131,140 |
| 2024 | $170,450 |
| 2025 | $184,040 |
| 2026 (projected) | $195,082 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Texas Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $131,140 | $140,924 |
| 2024 | $170,450 | $149,537 |
| 2025 | $184,040 | $153,763 |
| 2026 (projected) | $195,082 | $162,989 |
Physicist Salary by Experience Level in Texas
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $95,530 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $184,040 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $253,070 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $289,950 |
Physicist Salary in Other States
Related Physicist Salaries in Texas
How other high-demand occupations in Texas compare to Physicist ($184,040 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Physicist | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geoscientist in TX | $145,220 | -21.1% | $69.82/hr |
| Chemist in TX | $99,640 | -45.9% | $47.90/hr |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist in TX | $97,510 | -47.0% | $46.88/hr |
| Environmental Scientist in TX | $92,000 | -50.0% | $44.23/hr |
| Psychologist in TX | $83,660 | -54.5% | $40.22/hr |
| Urban and Regional Planner in TX | $82,830 | -55.0% | $39.82/hr |
| Medical Scientist in TX | $80,470 | -56.3% | $38.69/hr |
| Podiatrist in TX | $175,520 | -4.6% | $84.38/hr |
| Pediatrician in TX | $173,360 | -5.8% | $83.35/hr |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager in TX | $171,530 | -6.8% | $82.47/hr |
| Engineering Manager in TX | $171,370 | -6.9% | $82.39/hr |
| Financial Manager in TX | $164,860 | -10.4% | $79.26/hr |