Physical Scientists, All Other pay range in Austin
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $58,050 a year or less, while the top 10% make $169,750 or more. The middle half of other physical scientists in Austin earn between $73,320 and $120,700.
- $58K10th
- $73K25th
- $93KMedian
- $121K75th
- $170K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $103,390 | $8,616 | $49.71 |
| Median | $93,440 | $7,787 | $44.92 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $73,320 | $6,110 | $35.25 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $120,700 | $10,058 | $58.03 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Scientists, All Other pay in Austin vs. Texas and the U.S.
Other physical scientists in Austin earn 9% less than the Texas average ($113,910) and 20% less than the U.S. average ($129,230). At the median the gap is -24% against the U.S. median of $122,570.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin | $103,390 | $93,440 | $58,050 | $169,750 | 260 |
| Texas | $113,910 | $100,920 | $59,170 | $180,460 | 2,310 |
| United States | $129,230 | $122,570 | $67,000 | $195,190 | 22,300 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Physical Scientists, All Other salary after taxes in Austin
On the average salary of $103,390, a single filer in Austin takes home about $81,565 a year, or $6,797 a month and $3,137 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Austin a good place for other physical scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Austin area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.1), so the average $103,390 buys what about $105,429 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Austin ($56,950). A typical home costs $428,524, or 4.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Scientists, All Other salary in other Texas cities
Austin ranks 3rd of 8 Texas metro areas for this job; Dallas pays the most ($152,040).
Highest-paying cities for other physical scientists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($177,370).
- San Jose, CA$177,370
- Minneapolis, MN$172,740
- Washington, DC$166,920
- Palm Bay, FL$158,750
- Huntsville, AL$154,990
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Physical Scientists, All Other salary in Austin: questions
How much do other physical scientists make an hour in Austin?
$49.71 an hour on average, and $44.93 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other physical scientists salary in Austin?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $58,050 a year and the 25th percentile is $73,320, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other physical scientists take-home pay in Austin?
About $81,565 a year ($6,797 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $103,390. Texas has no state income tax.
Do other physical scientists earn more in Austin than elsewhere?
The average here is 20% less than the U.S. average for this job ($129,230).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-2099; area Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX (12420). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.41, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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