Research Scientist Salary in Austin, TX
Austin, Texas, United States
Oct 23, 2026, 13:48 UTC
Median Salary
Typical range: $123.8K – $208.8K
Median $156.9KHiring Velocity
+ 17%104
Open positions in Austin
78 postings with employer-disclosed pay
Every number on this page is computed from pay ranges published on live job postings, indexed directly from company career pages. Not self-reported.
Where this data comes from
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230k+
Career pages indexed
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Expired listings drop out within hours, so ranges reflect the market right now.
1–2 hr
From posting to indexed
How much does a Research Scientist make in Austin?
Statistics are computed on range midpoints of live postings that disclose pay, counting each employer once. Figures are annual, in USD.
Posted salary distribution
Share of employers by posted base salary (each employer counts once) · 78 postings from 23 employers
Salary by years of experience
Median posted base, parsed from posting requirements
Posted salary percentiles
Base salary across employers
| Percentile | Base Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $68,640 |
| 25th | $123,760 |
| 50th (median) | $156,902 |
| 75th | $208,800 |
| 90th | $283,450 |
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Job Count Trend & Projection
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Live postings with disclosed pay
A sample of the postings behind these numbers. Every listing links to the employer source.
Research Scientist
The University of Texas at Austin·Austin, Texas·In-Person
$80,000 – $80,000
utaustin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
Indexed 29w ago
Research Scientist
The University of Texas at Austin·Austin, Texas·In-Person
$90,000 – $90,000
utaustin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
Indexed 83w ago
Research Engineering/Scientist Assistant
The University of Texas at Austin·Austin, Texas·In-Person
$40,000+
utaustin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
Indexed 43h ago
Research Enginerring/Scientist Assistant
The University of Texas at Austin·Austin, Texas·In-Person
$17.1 – $17.1 / hourly
utaustin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
Indexed 11d ago
Research Engineering/Scientist Associate III
The University of Texas at Austin·Austin, Texas·In-Person
$60,000+
utaustin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
Indexed 4d ago
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