How much does a physician make in Dallas?
$316,200a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $152.00 an hour or $26,350 a month.
- Hourly
- $152.00
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 16 of 43
- Jobs in the area
- 480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $128,000Median: $316,200Highest 10%: $369,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $128,000 | $61.53 | |
| 25th | $222,500 | $106.96 | |
| Median | $316,200 | $152.00 | |
| 75th | $357,400 | $171.85 | |
| 90th | $369,700 | $177.75 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for physicians.
| Corpus Christi, TX | $373,400 |
| Austin, TX | $362,600 |
| Houston, TX | $291,500 |
| San Antonio, TX | $283,400 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $666,900 |
| Surgeon | $494,800 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $431,900 |
| Cardiologist | $403,300 |
| Dentist | $402,600 |
| Neurologist | $360,600 |
| Ophthalmologist | $360,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $324,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $321,300 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $276,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $152.00 ($316,200 a year).
Do physicians make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $316,200 against $312,400 nationally, 1% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $345,800, so Dallas pays 9% less.
Where does Dallas rank for physician pay?
16 of 43 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $128,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $369,700 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.