Political Scientists in Texas

Local pay for political scientists in Texas, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.

SOC 19-3094

$114,050

median pay, Texas

160

employed in Texas

-19.7%

vs U.S. median

-3.1%

growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)

What political scientists earn in Texas

Texas · annual wage · OEWS May 2025

Half of political scientists in Texas earn between $101,900 and $128,320 a year; the U.S. median is $142,080.

$87,530

P10

$101,900

P25

$114,050

MEDIAN

$128,320

P75

$139,010

P90