How much does a surgeon make in Houston?
$80,140a year
Median yearly pay for surgeons in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $38.53 an hour or $6,678 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.53
- Vs. national median
- -81%
- Rank among cities
- 70 of 74
- Jobs in the area
- 560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $71,710Median: $80,140Highest 10%: $646,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $71,710 | $34.48 | |
| 25th | $72,820 | $35.01 | |
| Median | $80,140 | $38.53 | |
| 75th | $123,700 | $59.49 | |
| 90th | $646,400 | $310.75 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for surgeons.
| Dallas, TX | $494,800 |
| Austin, TX | $271,400 |
| San Antonio, TX | $251,200 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Dentist | $389,500 |
| Ophthalmologist | $320,500 |
| Physician | $292,500 |
| Physician | $291,500 |
| Neurologist | $278,000 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $275,300 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $274,400 |
| Psychiatrist | $249,100 |
| Anesthesiologist | $210,200 |
| Dermatologist | $207,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgeon make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $38.53 ($80,140 a year).
Do surgeons make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $80,140 against $414,000 nationally, 81% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $222,800, so Houston pays 64% less.
Where does Houston rank for surgeon pay?
70 of 74 metro areas with data.
How much does a surgeon make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $71,710 or less a year; the top 10% make $646,400 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.