How much does an orthopedic surgeon make in Houston?
$83,160a year
Median yearly pay for orthopedic surgeons in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $39.98 an hour or $6,930 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.98
- Vs. national median
- -77%
- Rank among cities
- 40 of 44
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $73,360Median: $83,160Highest 10%: $653,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,360 | $35.27 | |
| 25th | $74,110 | $35.63 | |
| Median | $83,160 | $39.98 | |
| 75th | $528,300 | $253.98 | |
| 90th | $653,600 | $314.21 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for orthopedic surgeons.
| Dallas, TX | $666,900 |
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 |
| Anesthesiologist | $210,200 |
| Dermatologist | $207,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an orthopedic surgeon make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $39.98 ($83,160 a year).
Do orthopedic surgeons make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $83,160 against $358,600 nationally, 77% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $200,800, so Houston pays 59% less.
Where does Houston rank for orthopedic surgeon pay?
40 of 44 metro areas with data.
How much does an orthopedic surgeon make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $73,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $653,600 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.