How much does a physician make in Texas?
$345,800a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in Texas. That is $166.26 an hour or $28,820 a month.
- Hourly
- $166.26
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 1,530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $105,600Median: $345,800Highest 10%: $407,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $105,600 | $50.75 | |
| 25th | $242,600 | $116.64 | |
| Median | $345,800 | $166.26 | |
| 75th | $381,700 | $183.49 | |
| 90th | $407,800 | $196.06 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Corpus Christi, TX | $373,400 |
| Austin, TX | $362,600 |
| Dallas, TX | $316,200 |
| Houston, TX | $291,500 |
| San Antonio, TX | $283,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physicians.
| 4. Illinois | $381,800 |
| 5. Minnesota | $362,300 |
| 6. New Jersey | $356,000 |
| 7. Texas | $345,800 |
| 8. Indiana | $340,300 |
| 9. Arizona | $338,300 |
| 10. Kentucky | $324,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $166.26 ($345,800 a year).
Do physicians make more in Texas than the national average?
Yes: $345,800 against $312,400 nationally, 11% more.
Where does Texas rank for physician pay?
Texas ranks 7 of 35 states.
Which city in Texas pays physicians the most?
Corpus Christi, TX, with a median of $373,400 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.