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Food Scientists and Technologists average salary by city in Texas
- Austin$103,930
- San Antonio$98,000
- Dallas$97,480
- Houston$90,610
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin | $103,930 | $95,030 | $91,100 | $81,945 | 98 |
| San Antonio | $98,000 | $98,220 | $75,290 | $77,773 | 95 |
| Dallas | $97,480 | $93,670 | $77,190 | $77,407 | 103 |
| Houston | $90,610 | $88,210 | $74,700 | $72,574 | 99 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Texas has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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 19-1012.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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