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Materials Scientists average salary by city in Texas
- Dallas$101,100
- Houston$88,340
- College Station$60,280
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | $101,100 | $82,080 | $72,700 | $79,954 | 103 |
| Houston | $88,340 | $75,360 | $67,820 | $70,977 | 99 |
| College Station | $60,280 | $63,390 | $50,970 | $50,615 | 91 |
*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 19-2032.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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