Physical Scientists, All Other Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $74,960 -36.5% vs national
Median hourly $36.04
10th percentile $48,980
90th percentile $120,640
Employed locally 40
National median $117,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,980
    25th
    $63,730
    50th (median)
    $74,960
    75th
    $89,860
    90th
    $120,640

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Scientists, All Other salary vs area income 127% Median Physical Scientists, All Other salary is 27% 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
    College Station-Bryan, TX $80,250
    Waco, TX $78,290

    Related occupations in El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $62,760
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $44,920
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $94,310
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $41,320
    School Psychologists $77,160
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $63,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Scientists, All Other make per hour in El Paso?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Scientists, All Other in El Paso, TX is $36.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Scientists, All Other salary in El Paso, TX is 36.5% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Physical Scientists, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $48,980 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,730.