Texas Median
$215,230
per year
Hourly Rate
$103.48
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-45% vs US median
US median $391,490
State Rank
#24 of 25
2,800 employed here
How much does an Anesthesiologist make in Texas?
An Anesthesiologist working in Texas earns a median salary of $215,230 per year, or about $103.48 per hour. That is 45% below the national median of $391,490 for this occupation.
Within Texas, entry-level pay starts around $168,750 while the top 10% make $488,670 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $210,190 and $348,530 a year.
Anesthesiologist salary range in Texas
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $168,750 | $81.13 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $210,190 | $101.05 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $215,230 | $103.48 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $348,530 | $167.56 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $488,670 | $234.94 |
|
How Texas compares
Texas ranks 24th out of 25 states and territories for Anesthesiologist pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Anesthesiologist salary in other states
Washington $499,990Minnesota $496,510Ohio $490,530Virginia $488,310Connecticut $481,820New Hampshire $481,640Florida $465,370Pennsylvania $461,390Idaho $449,990New York $445,660Wisconsin $443,990Kansas $437,030Vermont $434,780Maryland $418,010Louisiana $410,500Indiana $394,060New Mexico $393,970Alabama $392,350Kentucky $347,960Nebraska $334,210Tennessee $330,620South Carolina $238,970Georgia $230,000District of Columbia $202,570
Working as an Anesthesiologist in Texas
Nationally, about 39,000 people work as Anesthesiologists in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Texas pay ($215,230) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an Anesthesiologist make in Texas?
The median Anesthesiologist salary in Texas is $215,230 per year, or about $103.48 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $168,750 at the entry level to $488,670 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Texas pay compare to the national average?
Texas pays Anesthesiologists about 45% less than the national median of $391,490. Texas ranks 24th out of 25 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Texas a good state for Anesthesiologists?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $215,230 a year. About 2,800 Anesthesiologists are employed in Texas. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Texas?
The highest-paying occupations in Texas include Cardiologist ($410,150), Neurologist ($360,640), Physician, Pathologists ($345,830), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.