How much does a physician make in Dallas?
$222,400a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $106.93 an hour or $18,530 a month.
- Hourly
- $106.93
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among cities
- 270 of 340
- Jobs in the area
- 13,580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,720Median: $222,400Highest 10%: $452,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,720 | $21.50 | |
| 25th | $78,340 | $37.66 | |
| Median | $222,400 | $106.93 | |
| 75th | $350,000 | $168.25 | |
| 90th | $452,400 | $217.48 |
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 |
| Austin, TX | $276,600 |
| Laredo, TX | $265,900 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $253,500 |
| Longview, TX | $239,200 |
| College Station, TX | $236,200 |
| San Angelo, TX | $226,100 |
| Victoria, TX | $219,600 |
| Tyler, TX | $182,700 |
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 physician make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $106.93 ($222,400 a year).
Do physicians make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $222,400 against $265,900 nationally, 16% less.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $269,800, so Dallas pays 18% less.
Where does Dallas rank for physician pay?
270 of 340 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,720 or less a year; the top 10% make $452,400 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.