How much does a surgeon make in Austin?
$271,400a year
Median yearly pay for surgeons in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area. That is $130.48 an hour or $22,620 a month.
- Hourly
- $130.48
- Vs. national median
- -34%
- Rank among cities
- 39 of 74
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $157,600Median: $271,400Highest 10%: $271,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $157,600 | $75.79 | |
| 25th | $225,900 | $108.58 | |
| Median | $271,400 | $130.48 | |
| 75th | $271,400 | $130.48 | |
| 90th | $271,400 | $130.48 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for surgeons.
| Dallas, TX | $494,800 |
| San Antonio, TX | $251,200 |
| Houston, TX | $80,140 |
Related jobs in Austin
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physician | $362,600 |
| Cardiologist | $341,100 |
| Dentist | $281,900 |
| Physician | $276,600 |
| 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 surgeon make an hour in Austin?
The median hourly pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area is $130.48 ($271,400 a year).
Do surgeons make more in Austin than the national average?
No: $271,400 against $414,000 nationally, 34% less.
How does Austin compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $222,800, so Austin pays 22% more.
Where does Austin rank for surgeon pay?
39 of 74 metro areas with data.
How much does a surgeon make starting out in Austin?
The lowest-paid 10% make $157,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $271,400 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.