How much does a physician make in El Paso?
$290,000a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the El Paso, TX metro area. That is $139.40 an hour or $24,160 a month.
- Hourly
- $139.40
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 173 of 340
- Jobs in the area
- 560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,770Median: $290,000Highest 10%: $415,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,770 | $28.25 | |
| 25th | $207,000 | $99.52 | |
| Median | $290,000 | $139.40 | |
| 75th | $291,800 | $140.30 | |
| 90th | $415,900 | $199.95 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Dallas, TX | $222,400 |
| Victoria, TX | $219,600 |
| Tyler, TX | $182,700 |
Related jobs in El Paso
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Family Medicine Physician | $213,600 |
| Pediatrician | $176,700 |
| Dentist | $150,900 |
| Optometrist | $132,200 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $127,100 |
| Pharmacist | $124,900 |
| Veterinarian | $123,300 |
| Physician Assistant | $107,200 |
| Physical Therapist | $102,200 |
| Occupational Therapist | $101,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in El Paso?
The median hourly pay in the El Paso, TX metro area is $139.40 ($290,000 a year).
Do physicians make more in El Paso than the national average?
Yes: $290,000 against $265,900 nationally, 9% more.
How does El Paso compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $269,800, so El Paso pays 7% more.
Where does El Paso rank for physician pay?
173 of 340 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in El Paso?
The lowest-paid 10% make $58,770 or less a year; the top 10% make $415,900 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.