How much does a pediatrician make in Dallas?
$242,200a year
Median yearly pay for pediatricians in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $116.42 an hour or $20,180 a month.
- Hourly
- $116.42
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 18 of 105
- Jobs in the area
- 340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $133,300Median: $242,200Highest 10%: $367,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $133,300 | $64.08 | |
| 25th | $185,900 | $89.38 | |
| Median | $242,200 | $116.42 | |
| 75th | $298,500 | $143.52 | |
| 90th | $367,600 | $176.73 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for pediatricians.
| San Antonio, TX | $212,600 |
| El Paso, TX | $176,700 |
| Austin, TX | $175,700 |
| Brownsville, TX | $168,600 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $148,300 |
| McAllen, TX | $144,400 |
| Houston, TX | $124,200 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $666,900 |
| Surgeon | $494,800 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $431,900 |
| Cardiologist | $403,300 |
| Dentist | $402,600 |
| Neurologist | $360,600 |
| Ophthalmologist | $360,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $324,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $321,300 |
| Physician | $316,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pediatrician make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $116.42 ($242,200 a year).
Do pediatricians make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $242,200 against $210,000 nationally, 15% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $173,400, so Dallas pays 40% more.
Where does Dallas rank for pediatrician pay?
18 of 105 metro areas with data.
How much does a pediatrician make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $133,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $367,600 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.