Physical Scientists, All Other Salary in College Station, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • College Station-Bryan, TX

Median annual salary $80,250 -32% vs national
Median hourly $38.58
10th percentile $63,240
90th percentile $132,830
Employed locally 80
National median $117,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,240
    25th
    $63,240
    50th (median)
    $80,250
    75th
    $102,930
    90th
    $132,830

    College Station economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,691 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Scientists, All Other salary vs area income 134% Median Physical Scientists, All Other salary is 34% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physical Scientists, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $174,810
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $170,960
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $168,870
    Minnesota $167,110
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $162,610
    District of Columbia $157,980

    Nearby metros — Physical Scientists, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $127,320
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $115,360
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $87,620
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $87,560
    Waco, TX $78,290
    El Paso, TX $74,960

    Related occupations in College Station, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $31,010
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $68,390
    Biological Technicians $37,600
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $68,580
    Biological Scientists, All Other $77,380
    Chemical Technicians $35,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Scientists, All Other make per hour in College Station?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Scientists, All Other in College Station, TX is $38.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.86 or more per hour.

    Is College Station above or below average for Physical Scientists, All Other salaries?

    The median Physical Scientists, All Other salary in College Station, TX is 32% below the national median of $117,960. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physical Scientists, All Other in College Station?

    Entry-level Physical Scientists, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $63,240 per year in College Station, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,240.