How much does a physician make in Houston?
$291,500a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $140.15 an hour or $24,290 a month.
- Hourly
- $140.15
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 20 of 43
- Jobs in the area
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $73,490Median: $291,500Highest 10%: $445,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,490 | $35.33 | |
| 25th | $78,630 | $37.80 | |
| Median | $291,500 | $140.15 | |
| 75th | $357,700 | $171.98 | |
| 90th | $445,700 | $214.25 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for physicians.
| Corpus Christi, TX | $373,400 |
| Austin, TX | $362,600 |
| Dallas, TX | $316,200 |
| San Antonio, TX | $283,400 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Dentist | $389,500 |
| Ophthalmologist | $320,500 |
| Physician | $292,500 |
| 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 $140.15 ($291,500 a year).
Do physicians make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $291,500 against $312,400 nationally, 7% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $345,800, so Houston pays 16% less.
Where does Houston rank for physician pay?
20 of 43 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $73,490 or less a year; the top 10% make $445,700 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.