How much does a physician make in Austin?
$362,600a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area. That is $174.34 an hour or $30,220 a month.
- Hourly
- $174.34
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 43
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $75,830Median: $362,600Highest 10%: $375,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,830 | $36.46 | |
| 25th | $191,900 | $92.27 | |
| Median | $362,600 | $174.34 | |
| 75th | $375,100 | $180.33 | |
| 90th | $375,100 | $180.33 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for physicians.
| Corpus Christi, TX | $373,400 |
| Dallas, TX | $316,200 |
| Houston, TX | $291,500 |
| San Antonio, TX | $283,400 |
Related jobs in Austin
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $341,100 |
| Dentist | $281,900 |
| Physician | $276,600 |
| Surgeon | $271,400 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $263,100 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $256,900 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $245,000 |
| Psychiatrist | $236,300 |
| Dentist | $188,200 |
| Pediatrician | $175,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Austin?
The median hourly pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area is $174.34 ($362,600 a year).
Do physicians make more in Austin than the national average?
Yes: $362,600 against $312,400 nationally, 16% more.
How does Austin compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $345,800, so Austin pays 5% more.
Where does Austin rank for physician pay?
4 of 43 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in Austin?
The lowest-paid 10% make $75,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $375,100 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.