How much does an orthopedic surgeon make in Texas?
$200,800a year
Median yearly pay for orthopedic surgeons in Texas. That is $96.53 an hour or $16,730 a month.
- Hourly
- $96.53
- Vs. national median
- -44%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $75,580Median: $200,800Highest 10%: $758,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,580 | $36.34 | |
| 25th | $155,300 | $74.64 | |
| Median | $200,800 | $96.53 | |
| 75th | $639,500 | $307.45 | |
| 90th | $758,200 | $364.50 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dallas, TX | $666,900 |
| Houston, TX | $83,160 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for orthopedic surgeons.
| 33. South Dakota | $239,200 |
| 34. Utah | $239,200 |
| 35. Vermont | $239,200 |
| 36. Texas | $200,800 |
| 37. Iowa | $189,400 |
| 38. Indiana | $177,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an orthopedic surgeon make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $96.53 ($200,800 a year).
Do orthopedic surgeons make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $200,800 against $358,600 nationally, 44% less.
Where does Texas rank for orthopedic surgeon pay?
Texas ranks 36 of 38 states.
Which city in Texas pays orthopedic surgeons the most?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, with a median of $666,900 a year.
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.