Materials Scientists take-home pay in Texas
The median materials scientists in Texas earns $72,700. After taxes that leaves about $59,974 a year, or $4,998 a month. Your effective tax rate is about 17.5%.
$59,974 take-home a year
| Gross pay | $72,700 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,164 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,562 |
| Texas income tax (approx.) | −$0 |
| Monthly take-home | $4,998 |
| Every two weeks | $2,307 |
Estimate for a single filer taking the standard deduction, 2026 federal rules. State tax uses an approximate effective rate; local taxes and pre-tax deductions are not included.