How much does a physician make in Houston?
$292,500a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $140.62 an hour or $24,370 a month.
- Hourly
- $140.62
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 167 of 340
- Jobs in the area
- 7,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $73,390Median: $292,500Highest 10%: $457,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,390 | $35.28 | |
| 25th | $120,200 | $57.79 | |
| Median | $292,500 | $140.62 | |
| 75th | $403,900 | $194.18 | |
| 90th | $457,500 | $219.93 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Dallas, TX | $222,400 |
| Victoria, TX | $219,600 |
| Tyler, TX | $182,700 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Dentist | $389,500 |
| Ophthalmologist | $320,500 |
| 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 |
| Cardiologist | $187,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $140.62 ($292,500 a year).
Do physicians make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $292,500 against $265,900 nationally, 10% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $269,800, so Houston pays 8% more.
Where does Houston rank for physician pay?
167 of 340 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $73,390 or less a year; the top 10% make $457,500 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.