Materials Scientist salary in Austin, TX
Based on 17 certified H-1B filings in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Bastrop.
Also listed as: Research Associate Materials Science
Median salary$80,000
Middle 50%$64k–$110k
vs. national median−15%comparison median $93,746
Filings17FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $61,093 |
| 25th | $64,000 |
| 50th (median) | $80,000 |
| 75th | $110,000 |
| 90th | $135,304 |
Cost of living
Austin's median Materials Scientist salary of $80,000 is worth about $81,600 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Austin = 98.1).
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas at Austin | $64,445 | 10 |
| Tokyo Electron America | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 4 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 8 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.