Data Scientists pay in Texas
The employment-weighted average of local median wages for Data Scientists in Texas is $119,362, based on 21,360 workers. Among the 12 states with published data, that ranks number 10. The BLS national median for the occupation is $120,230, so Texas averages 0.7% below it.
Published data for Texas currently covers the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX area, with a local median wage of $127,750.
Cost of living for Data Scientists in Texas
We compare 11 Texas counties after federal, Social Security, Medicare and state taxes and the four basics: a one-bedroom rental, food, home energy and gasoline. Wise County, TX leaves the largest yearly margin, $80,479. Hunt County, TX leaves the smallest, $72,751. The median wage covers all four basics in 11 of the 11 counties.
Data Scientists in other states
The states with the highest average local median wages for Data Scientists are Washington ($157,027), California ($148,018), District of Columbia ($132,200) and West Virginia ($130,731).
Frequently asked questions: Data Scientists in Texas
How much do Data Scientists earn in Texas?
The employment-weighted average of local median wages is $119,362.
Which Texas county is best for Data Scientists?
Wise County, TX leaves the largest yearly margin after taxes and the four basics ($80,479). Tarrant County, TX follows at $73,411.