How much does a surgeon make in Texas?
$222,800a year
Median yearly pay for surgeons in Texas. That is $107.13 an hour or $18,570 a month.
- Hourly
- $107.13
- Vs. national median
- -46%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 1,710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $72,820Median: $222,800Highest 10%: $646,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $72,820 | $35.01 | |
| 25th | $83,570 | $40.18 | |
| Median | $222,800 | $107.13 | |
| 75th | $494,800 | $237.88 | |
| 90th | $646,400 | $310.75 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dallas, TX | $494,800 |
| Austin, TX | $271,400 |
| San Antonio, TX | $251,200 |
| McAllen, TX | $80,210 |
| Houston, TX | $80,140 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for surgeons.
| 38. Pennsylvania | $239,200 |
| 39. South Carolina | $239,200 |
| 40. South Dakota | $239,200 |
| 41. Texas | $222,800 |
| 42. Idaho | $211,500 |
| 43. Rhode Island | $200,000 |
| 44. Mississippi | $180,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgeon make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $107.13 ($222,800 a year).
Do surgeons make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $222,800 against $414,000 nationally, 46% less.
Where does Texas rank for surgeon pay?
Texas ranks 41 of 47 states.
Which city in Texas pays surgeons the most?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, with a median of $494,800 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.