How much does a pediatrician make in Texas?
$173,400a year
Median yearly pay for pediatricians in Texas. That is $83.35 an hour or $14,450 a month.
- Hourly
- $83.35
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,570Median: $173,400Highest 10%: $366,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,570 | $37.29 | |
| 25th | $108,000 | $51.93 | |
| Median | $173,400 | $83.35 | |
| 75th | $233,000 | $112.01 | |
| 90th | $366,800 | $176.34 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Houston, TX | $124,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pediatricians.
| 41. Tennessee | $176,200 |
| 42. Nebraska | $176,000 |
| 43. Kentucky | $175,700 |
| 44. Texas | $173,400 |
| 45. Washington | $169,500 |
| 46. Arkansas | $160,400 |
| 47. West Virginia | $158,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pediatrician make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $83.35 ($173,400 a year).
Do pediatricians make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $173,400 against $210,000 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Texas rank for pediatrician pay?
Texas ranks 44 of 49 states.
Which city in Texas pays pediatricians the most?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, with a median of $242,200 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.