How much does an anesthesiologist make in Houston?
$210,200a year
Median yearly pay for anesthesiologists in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $101.07 an hour or $17,520 a month.
- Hourly
- $101.07
- Vs. national median
- -46%
- Rank among cities
- 61 of 65
- Jobs in the area
- 1,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $83,920Median: $210,200Highest 10%: $488,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $83,920 | $40.35 | |
| 25th | $210,200 | $101.07 | |
| Median | $210,200 | $101.07 | |
| 75th | $211,600 | $101.71 | |
| 90th | $488,700 | $234.94 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for anesthesiologists.
| San Antonio, TX | $335,300 |
| Dallas, TX | $218,100 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Dentist | $389,500 |
| Ophthalmologist | $320,500 |
| Physician | $292,500 |
| Physician | $291,500 |
| Neurologist | $278,000 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $275,300 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $274,400 |
| Psychiatrist | $249,100 |
| Dermatologist | $207,000 |
| Cardiologist | $187,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an anesthesiologist make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $101.07 ($210,200 a year).
Do anesthesiologists make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $210,200 against $391,500 nationally, 46% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $215,200, so Houston pays 2% less.
Where does Houston rank for anesthesiologist pay?
61 of 65 metro areas with data.
How much does an anesthesiologist make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $83,920 or less a year; the top 10% make $488,700 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.