Physicists Salary in Austin, TX

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

Median annual salary $129,380 -22.2% vs national
Median hourly $62.20
10th percentile $71,650
90th percentile —
Employed locally 120
National median $166,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,650
    25th
    $75,350
    50th (median)
    $129,380
    75th
    $215,980

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Physicists salary vs area income 133% Median Physicists salary is 33% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physicists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $266,260
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $226,750
    Cleveland, OH $225,930
    Minnesota $222,550
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $219,070
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $215,340

    Nearby metros — Physicists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $212,050
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $202,610
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $170,130

    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 Physicists make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Physicists in Austin, TX is $62.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $136.84 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Physicists salaries?

    The median Physicists salary in Austin, TX is 22.2% below the national median of $166,290. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physicists in Austin?

    Entry-level Physicists (10th percentile) earn around $71,650 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,350.