How much does a physician make in Texas?
$269,800a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in Texas. That is $129.71 an hour or $22,480 a month.
- Hourly
- $129.71
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 30,720
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,600Median: $269,800Highest 10%: $457,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,600 | $29.13 | |
| 25th | $109,000 | $52.40 | |
| Median | $269,800 | $129.71 | |
| 75th | $371,000 | $178.36 | |
| 90th | $457,500 | $219.93 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Dallas, TX | $222,400 |
| Victoria, TX | $219,600 |
| Odessa, TX | $200,300 |
| Tyler, TX | $182,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physicians.
| 27. Virginia | $278,500 |
| 28. South Carolina | $274,500 |
| 29. Alabama | $272,600 |
| 30. Texas | $269,800 |
| 31. Georgia | $266,900 |
| 32. Florida | $262,200 |
| 33. North Carolina | $260,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $129.71 ($269,800 a year).
Do physicians make more in Texas than the national average?
Yes: $269,800 against $265,900 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Texas rank for physician pay?
Texas ranks 30 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays physicians the most?
Texarkana, TX-AR, with a median of $516,900 a year.
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.