As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Senior Scientist in Texas is $122,721, equivalent to $59 per hour, $2,360 weekly, or $10,227 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Senior Scientist in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Senior Scientist in Texas vary widely, spanning from $100,718 to $151,919. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($111,204) and 75th percentile ($138,005), while top earners (90th percentile) make $151,919 per year. This $26,801 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Data Analysis, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Texas Senior Scientist often earn 2.5% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 83 companies. However, Texas currently ranks 25 nationwide for Senior Scientist job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Senior Scientist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Senior Scientist Salary $100,718 TX April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Senior Scientist Salary $111,204 TX April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Senior Scientist Salary $122,721 TX April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Senior Scientist Salary $138,005 TX April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Senior Scientist Salary $151,919 TX April 01, 2026
25% $111,204 10% $100,718 90% $151,919 75% $138,005 $122,721 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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A scientist is someone who conducts scientific research to advance knowledge in an area of interest. In classical antiquity, there was no real ancient analog of a modern scientist. Instead, philosophers engaged in the philosophical study of nature called natural philosophy, a precursor of natural science. It was not until the 19th century that the term scientist came into regular use after it was coined by the theologian, philosopher, and historian of science William Whewell in 1833. The term 'scientist' was first coined by him for Mary Somerville, partly because the term "man of science", mo...

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Location Abbott, TX Avg. Salary $119,770 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Abernathy, TX Avg. Salary $119,837 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Abilene, TX Avg. Salary $120,134 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Ace, TX Avg. Salary $128,990 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Ackerly, TX Avg. Salary $119,258 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Addison, TX Avg. Salary $133,115 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adkins, TX Avg. Salary $125,162 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adrian, TX Avg. Salary $121,522 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Afton, TX Avg. Salary $119,258 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Agua Dulce, TX Avg. Salary $125,445 Date Updated April 01, 2026
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