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Data Scientist Salary in Texas (2026)
$58.70 per hour · take-home ≈ $94,715/year ($7,893/month) for a single filer
Texas ranks 13th of 50 states for Data Scientist pay, with a median about 1% above the national average. Of the 25,860 Data Scientist jobs BLS counts in Texas, the typical worker earns $122,090 a year — though pay ranges from $64,540 for newcomers to $170,780 at the top.
Data Scientist pay range in Texas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $64,540 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $83,880 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $122,090 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $146,030 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $170,780 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 25,860 Data Scientist jobs in Texas (occupation code 15-2051, “Data Scientists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Texas
A median Data Scientist salary of $122,090 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Texas), a single filer keeps about $94,715 — an effective tax rate of 22.4%.
| Gross (median) | $122,090 |
| Federal income tax | −$18,036 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,340 |
| Texas state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $94,715 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,893 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Data Scientist make in Texas?
- The median Data Scientist salary in Texas is $122,090 per year ($58.70 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $83,880 and $146,030.
- What is the take-home pay for a Data Scientist in Texas?
- On the median salary of $122,090, a single filer in Texas takes home about $94,715 per year ($7,893 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 22.4%.
- How many Data Scientist jobs are there in Texas?
- BLS counts 25,860 Data Scientist jobs in Texas in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Texas state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Texas.