How much does a physician make in San Antonio?
$283,400a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area. That is $136.26 an hour or $23,620 a month.
- Hourly
- $136.26
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 24 of 43
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $155,700Median: $283,400Highest 10%: $347,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $155,700 | $74.88 | |
| 25th | $230,200 | $110.66 | |
| Median | $283,400 | $136.26 | |
| 75th | $347,100 | $166.88 | |
| 90th | $347,100 | $166.89 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for physicians.
| Corpus Christi, TX | $373,400 |
| Austin, TX | $362,600 |
| Dallas, TX | $316,200 |
| Houston, TX | $291,500 |
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 | $296,900 |
| 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 $136.26 ($283,400 a year).
Do physicians make more in San Antonio than the national average?
No: $283,400 against $312,400 nationally, 9% less.
How does San Antonio compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $345,800, so San Antonio pays 18% less.
Where does San Antonio rank for physician pay?
24 of 43 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in San Antonio?
The lowest-paid 10% make $155,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $347,100 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.