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Physical Scientists, All Other in Texas

Physical Scientists, All Other in Texas

Want to work as a Physical Scientists, All Other in Texas? Below are the key facts. All physical scientists not listed separately.

What do Physical Scientists, All Other Make in Texas?

For physical scientists, all other working in Texas, wages run about $98,460 per year (or roughly $47.34/hour).Pay can range from $59,650 at the 10th percentile to $219,950 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic Annual Hourly
10th percentile $59,650 $28.68
25th percentile $73,630 $35.40
Median (50th) $98,460 $47.34
75th percentile $140,260 $67.43
90th percentile $219,950 $105.74
Salary ranges for Physical Scientists, All Other in Texas

The job concentration index in Texas nationwide is 0.89, meaning fewer physical scientists, all other per worker than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, physical scientists, all other earn a median of $72,607 per year ($34.91/hour), higher than the Texas median.

Physical Scientists, All Other earnings in Texas vs. the national average

Employment Outlook

National employment for 84,392 physical scientists, all other nationwide. In Texas alone, about 1,810 people work in this role. That puts the state above the typical state, which employs around 250 physical scientists, all other.

Physical Scientists, All Other in Texas vs. the average state Forecasted number of jobs for Physical Scientists, All Other

Top Texas Metros for Physical Scientists, All Other

The metro areas below employ the most physical scientists, all other in Texas.

Metro Area Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX 650 $127,320
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX 260 $87,620
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX 210 $87,560
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX 190 $115,360
College Station-Bryan, TX 80 $80,250
Lubbock, TX 50 $69,830
El Paso, TX 40 $74,960
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX 40 $74,580
Waco, TX 30 $78,290

Top States for Physical Scientists, All Other Employment

The table below shows the states where the most physical scientists, all other work.

State Number Employed
California 2,220
Maryland 1,900
Texas 1,810
New York 1,600
Virginia 1,560
Indiana 1,240
Georgia 1,040
District of Columbia 860
Colorado 830
New Jersey 820
Pennsylvania 680
Minnesota 600
North Carolina 570
Illinois 560
Massachusetts 520
Washington 510
Ohio 500
Florida 390
Mississippi 380
Louisiana 350

Highest-Paying States for Physical Scientists, All Other

The highest-paying states for physical scientists, all other.

State Annual Median Salary
Minnesota $167,110
District of Columbia $157,980
Massachusetts $143,640
Maryland $143,210
North Dakota $138,430
Washington $135,080
South Carolina $134,430
Georgia $131,770
Alabama $131,560
Colorado $130,290

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Related college programs include:

  • Natural Sciences
  • Marine Science
  • Other Physical Science

Also Known As

Inventor, Physical Scientist, Research Scientist, Wood Technologist.

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