Materials Scientists Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $91,850 -11.8% vs national
Median hourly $44.16
10th percentile $61,840
90th percentile $179,390
Employed locally 70
National median $104,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,840
    25th
    $74,520
    50th (median)
    $91,850
    75th
    $116,690
    90th
    $179,390

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Materials Scientists salary vs area income 105% Median Materials Scientists salary is 5% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $133,530
    California $131,530

    Nearby metros — Materials Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $133,530
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $79,900
    College Station-Bryan, TX $51,780

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $77,220
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $83,040
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $48,960
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $51,570
    School Psychologists $80,030
    Chemical Technicians $61,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Materials Scientists make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Materials Scientists in Dallas, TX is $44.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $85.19 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Materials Scientists salaries?

    The median Materials Scientists salary in Dallas, TX is 11.8% below 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Materials Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $61,840 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,520.