How much does a physician make in San Antonio?
$296,900a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area. That is $142.75 an hour or $24,740 a month.
- Hourly
- $142.75
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 151 of 340
- Jobs in the area
- 2,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $116,700Median: $296,900Highest 10%: $486,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $116,700 | $56.08 | |
| 25th | $224,000 | $107.70 | |
| Median | $296,900 | $142.75 | |
| 75th | $376,000 | $180.76 | |
| 90th | $486,400 | $233.83 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Dallas, TX | $222,400 |
| Victoria, TX | $219,600 |
| Tyler, TX | $182,700 |
Related jobs in San Antonio
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $398,700 |
| Cardiologist | $382,000 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $347,800 |
| Dermatologist | $336,000 |
| Anesthesiologist | $335,300 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $316,800 |
| Physician | $283,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $279,400 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $272,000 |
| Ophthalmologist | $255,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in San Antonio?
The median hourly pay in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area is $142.75 ($296,900 a year).
Do physicians make more in San Antonio than the national average?
Yes: $296,900 against $265,900 nationally, 12% more.
How does San Antonio compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $269,800, so San Antonio pays 10% more.
Where does San Antonio rank for physician pay?
151 of 340 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in San Antonio?
The lowest-paid 10% make $116,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $486,400 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.