How much does a pediatrician make in Houston?
$124,200a year
Median yearly pay for pediatricians in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $59.71 an hour or $10,350 a month.
- Hourly
- $59.71
- Vs. national median
- -41%
- Rank among cities
- 96 of 105
- Jobs in the area
- 1,040
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $73,300Median: $124,200Highest 10%: $377,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,300 | $35.24 | |
| 25th | $94,500 | $45.43 | |
| Median | $124,200 | $59.71 | |
| 75th | $173,400 | $83.35 | |
| 90th | $377,000 | $181.25 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for pediatricians.
| Dallas, TX | $242,200 |
| 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 |
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 a pediatrician make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $59.71 ($124,200 a year).
Do pediatricians make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $124,200 against $210,000 nationally, 41% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $173,400, so Houston pays 28% less.
Where does Houston rank for pediatrician pay?
96 of 105 metro areas with data.
How much does a pediatrician make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $73,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $377,000 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.