How much does a surgeon make in Dallas?
$494,800a year
Median yearly pay for surgeons in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $237.88 an hour or $41,230 a month.
- Hourly
- $237.88
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 16 of 74
- Jobs in the area
- 470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $86,150Median: $494,800Highest 10%: $785,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $86,150 | $41.42 | |
| 25th | $155,400 | $74.70 | |
| Median | $494,800 | $237.88 | |
| 75th | $499,800 | $240.28 | |
| 90th | $785,800 | $377.80 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for surgeons.
| Austin, TX | $271,400 |
| San Antonio, TX | $251,200 |
| Houston, TX | $80,140 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $666,900 |
| 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 |
| Physician | $316,200 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $276,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgeon make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $237.88 ($494,800 a year).
Do surgeons make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $494,800 against $414,000 nationally, 20% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $222,800, so Dallas pays 122% more.
Where does Dallas rank for surgeon pay?
16 of 74 metro areas with data.
How much does a surgeon make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $86,150 or less a year; the top 10% make $785,800 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.