Physical Scientists, All Other Salary in Dallas, TX

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

Median annual salary $127,320 +7.9% vs national
Median hourly $61.21
10th percentile $74,580
90th percentile —
Employed locally 650
National median $117,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,580
    25th
    $87,650
    50th (median)
    $127,320
    75th
    $219,950

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Scientists, All Other salary vs area income 146% Median Physical Scientists, All Other salary is 46% 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
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $115,360
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $87,620
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $87,560
    College Station-Bryan, TX $80,250
    Waco, TX $78,290
    El Paso, TX $74,960

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    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 Physical Scientists, All Other make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Scientists, All Other in Dallas, TX is $61.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $135.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Scientists, All Other salary in Dallas, TX is 7.9% above 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Physical Scientists, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $74,580 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $87,650.