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Physical Scientists, All Other average salary by city in Texas
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | $152,040 | $133,590 | $96,440 | $115,185 | 103 |
| San Antonio | $118,540 | $120,490 | $103,830 | $92,223 | 95 |
| Austin | $103,390 | $93,440 | $73,320 | $81,565 | 98 |
| Houston | $98,090 | $91,430 | $60,410 | $77,836 | 99 |
| Waco | $97,410 | $97,400 | $77,790 | $77,358 | 93 |
| El Paso | $88,040 | $80,880 | $65,500 | $70,766 | 90 |
| Lubbock | $83,600 | $76,350 | $64,110 | $67,643 | 91 |
| McAllen | $68,670 | $71,580 | $48,700 | $57,139 | 86 |
*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 19-2099.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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