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Scientist salary in Texas

Average salary
$80,500/yr
Based on 958 income tax records
$32,500
$196,500
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$51K
 
$64K
 
$94K
 
$99K
 
$100K
$32,500
$196,500
How much do Scientists make?
The average total salary for a Scientist is $80,500 per year. This is based on data from 958 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Scientist and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Scientist salary can vary between $32,500 to $196,500 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Scientist salary by location

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Scientist salary by company

Employer
Average salary per year*
Salary range**
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ExxonMobil, Texas
11 income tax records
$138,500/yr
$118K – $201K
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Department Of The Interior, Texas
22 income tax records
$111,500/yr
$64K – $152K
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Life Technologies, Texas
13 income tax records
$111,000/yr
$72K – $266K
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Consolidated Nuclear Security, Texas
10 income tax records
$101,000/yr
$63K – $139K
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The University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston, Texas
20 income tax records
$89,000/yr
$52K – $177K
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US Department Of Defense, Texas
15 income tax records
$86,500/yr
$60K – $133K
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The Methodist Hospital, Texas
10 income tax records
$86,500/yr
$51K – $118K
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Asuragen, Texas
11 income tax records
$84,500/yr
$48K – $210K
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Baylor College Of Medicine, Texas
39 income tax records
$72,500/yr
$35K – $172K
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The University Of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Texas
38 income tax records
$63,000/yr
$40K – $121K
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The University Of Texas At Austin Payroll Services, Texas
24 income tax records
$63,000/yr
$34K – $163K
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Dpt Laboratories, Texas
19 income tax records
$61,500/yr
$55K – $94K
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UT Southwestern Medical Center, Texas
39 income tax records
$54,500/yr
$35K – $139K
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Texas Am University Payroll Ser, Texas
10 income tax records
$53,500/yr
$38K – $93K
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UT Health Science Center, Texas
13 income tax records
$50,000/yr
$37K – $83K

Scientist demographics in Texas

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39% are single
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61% are married
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44% have kids
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58% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Scientists in Texas

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The average salary for a scientist in Texas is $80,500 per year. Scientist salaries in Texas can vary between $32,500 to $196,500 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.
This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 958 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as scientist.
The following companies offer the highest salaries for scientists in Texas: ExxonMobil ($138,500 a year), Department of The Interior ($111,500 a year), and Life Technologies ($111,000 a year).
The following cities offer the highest salaries for scientists in Texas: Missouri City, TX ($128,500 a year), League City, TX ($117,500 a year), and Spring, TX ($113,000 a year).
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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.