Physicists Salary in Dallas, TX

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

Median annual salary $202,610 +21.8% vs national
Median hourly $97.41
10th percentile $64,330
90th percentile —
Employed locally 120
National median $166,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,330
    25th
    $112,340
    50th (median)
    $202,610

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Physicists salary vs area income 232% Median Physicists salary is 132% 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
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $170,130
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $129,380

    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 Physicists make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Physicists in Dallas, TX is $97.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $139.49 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Physicists salaries?

    The median Physicists salary in Dallas, TX is 21.8% above 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Physicists (10th percentile) earn around $64,330 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $112,340.