SOC 15-2099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other — Texas
Texas · 2 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Texas comes to $93,090 a year, ahead of the national median of $81,490 by 14.2%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Texas comes to $93,090 a year, ahead of the national median of $81,490 by 14.2%. Pay ranges from under $93,090 at the tenth percentile to more than $130,430 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $93,090 to $100,540.
Texas ranks number 3rd out of 13 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Austin records the highest median at $97,190. Of the 794 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 146th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $93,090 | +14.2% |
| 25th | $93,090 | +14.2% |
| Median (50th) | $93,090 | +14.2% |
| 75th | $100,540 | +23.4% |
| 90th | $130,430 | +60.1% |
| Mean | $100,040 | +22.8% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Texas
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Texas run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $93,090 goes as far as $95,870 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 17.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$93,090as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$95,870US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $93,090 a year, 14.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $93,090 to $130,430 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 3rd of 13 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Austin, at $97,190.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other in Texas?
The median annual wage is $93,090, or $44.76 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $81,490, so pay in Texas is 14.2% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Texas earns more than $130,430 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $93,090 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Austin, at $97,190 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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