How much does a physician make in Austin?
$276,600a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area. That is $132.98 an hour or $23,050 a month.
- Hourly
- $132.98
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 201 of 340
- Jobs in the area
- 1,550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $118,500Median: $276,600Highest 10%: $483,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $118,500 | $56.98 | |
| 25th | $128,500 | $61.76 | |
| Median | $276,600 | $132.98 | |
| 75th | $349,500 | $168.04 | |
| 90th | $483,600 | $232.52 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for physicians.
| Texarkana, TX | $516,900 |
| Midland, TX | $418,000 |
| Amarillo, TX | $364,400 |
| Brownsville, TX | $330,900 |
| Lubbock, TX | $328,700 |
| Beaumont, TX | $314,200 |
| Waco, TX | $312,500 |
| San Antonio, TX | $296,900 |
| McAllen, TX | $295,000 |
| Houston, TX | $292,500 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $292,300 |
| El Paso, TX | $290,000 |
| Laredo, TX | $265,900 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $253,500 |
| Longview, TX | $239,200 |
| College Station, TX | $236,200 |
| San Angelo, TX | $226,100 |
| Dallas, TX | $222,400 |
| Victoria, TX | $219,600 |
| Tyler, TX | $182,700 |
Related jobs in Austin
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physician | $362,600 |
| Cardiologist | $341,100 |
| Dentist | $281,900 |
| Surgeon | $271,400 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $263,100 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $256,900 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $245,000 |
| Psychiatrist | $236,300 |
| Dentist | $188,200 |
| Pediatrician | $175,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Austin?
The median hourly pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area is $132.98 ($276,600 a year).
Do physicians make more in Austin than the national average?
Yes: $276,600 against $265,900 nationally, 4% more.
How does Austin compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $269,800, so Austin pays 3% more.
Where does Austin rank for physician pay?
201 of 340 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in Austin?
The lowest-paid 10% make $118,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $483,600 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.