Materials Scientists Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $133,530 +28.2% vs national
Median hourly $64.20
10th percentile $66,570
90th percentile $209,990
Employed locally 30
National median $104,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,570
    25th
    $95,090
    50th (median)
    $133,530
    75th
    $205,200
    90th
    $209,990

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Materials Scientists salary vs area income 137% Median Materials Scientists salary is 37% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Materials Scientists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $156,530
    Worcester, MA $142,900
    New Hampshire $136,300
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $135,510
    California $131,530
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $131,530

    Nearby metros — Materials Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $91,850
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $79,900
    College Station-Bryan, TX $51,780

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$78,530
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$97,530
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$63,630
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$76,950
    Urban and Regional Planners$78,330
    Social Science Research Assistants$59,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Materials Scientists make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Materials Scientists in Austin, TX is $64.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $100.96 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Materials Scientists salaries?

    The median Materials Scientists salary in Austin, TX is 28.2% above the national median of $104,160. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Materials Scientists in Austin?

    Entry-level Materials Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $66,570 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $95,090.