Physician Salary in Texas
Median annual base pay is $261,373 across 306 reported Physician salaries in Texas.
Updated 27 August 2026
Salary Distribution (By Percentile)
| P10 | P25 | Median | P75 | P90 |
|---|
| $83,617 | $207,100 | $261,373 | $326,000 | $450,000 |
Top Cities in Texas
| City | Median | Reports |
|---|
| Edinburg | $420,000 | 8 |
| Galveston | $310,000 | 18 |
| Lubbock | $303,326 | 6 |
| El Paso | $302,570 | 18 |
| Harlingen | $300,000 | 5 |
| Odessa | $300,000 | 5 |
| Wichita Falls | $300,000 | 5 |
| Dallas | $273,600 | 35 |
| San Antonio | $273,400 | 18 |
| Corpus Christi | $260,000 | 16 |
Top Employers in Texas
| Employer | Median | Reports |
|---|
| CHRISTUS Health | $658,000 | 6 |
| Scott & White Clinic | $335,000 | 8 |
| University of Texas Medical Branch | $310,000 | 20 |
| Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso | $302,570 | 9 |
| MCH Professional Care | $300,000 | 5 |
| Lonestar Hospital Medicine Associates, P.A. | $287,955 | 8 |
| UT Southwestern Medical Center | $270,000 | 25 |
| Hospitalist Medicine Physicians of Texas, PLLC | $255,674 | 13 |
| Children's Physician Services of South Texas | $240,000 | 9 |
| USACS Medical Group of Texas, PLLC | $235,040 | 6 |
By Practice Setting
| Setting | Median | Reports |
|---|
| Hospital (Community) | $283,254 | 45 |
| Hospital (Academic/Teaching) | $240,000 | 63 |
Salary by Level
| Level | Common titles | Median | Reports |
|---|
| Junior / Early Career | Resident (PGY2-3) | $69,981 | 10 |
| Mid-Level | Senior Resident · Chief Resident | — | 1 |
| Senior | Fellow · Clinical Instructor | $83,617 | 31 |
| Lead / Expert | Attending Physician · Staff Physician · Assistant Professor | $287,955 | 235 |
By Specialty
| Specialty | Median | Reports |
|---|
| Gastroenterology | $658,000 | 8 |
| Diagnostic Radiology | $302,570 | 6 |
| Psychiatry | $282,202 | 12 |
| Hospital Medicine - Adult | $270,000 | 52 |
| Internal Medicine | $270,000 | 15 |
| Nephrology | $268,833 | 6 |
| Family Medicine | $240,000 | 8 |
| Pediatrics - General | $230,000 | 10 |
How They're Paid
| Model | Median | Reports |
|---|
| Annual Salary | $264,235 | 235 |
| Hourly | $255,674 | 39 |
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Common questions
How much does a Physician make in Texas?
The median Physician salary in Texas is $261,373 per year, based on 306 reported salaries.
Which city in Texas pays Physicians the most?
Edinburg has the highest median at $420,000 per year, of the cities with enough reports to publish a median.
How much does a Physician at the Lead / Expert level make in Texas?
$287,955 per year at the median — $26,582 above the Physician median in Texas.
Which employers pay Physicians the most in Texas?
Of the employers with enough reports to publish a median, CHRISTUS Health is highest at $658,000 per year.
Am I underpaid as a Physician?
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