Pediatrician, General Salary in Texas (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Pediatricians, General in Texas, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Texas Median
$173,360
per year
Hourly Rate
$83.35
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-17% vs US median
US median $210,040
State Rank
#44 of 49
2,740 employed here

How much does a Pediatrician, General make in Texas?

Pediatricians, General in Texas take home a median of $173,360 annually — roughly $83.35 an hour — which runs 17% below the national median of $210,040.

Within Texas, entry-level pay starts around $77,570 while the top 10% make $366,790 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $108,010 and $232,990 a year.

Pediatrician, General salary range in Texas

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$77,570$37.29
25th percentile (early career)$108,010$51.93
50th percentile (median)$173,360$83.35
75th percentile (experienced)$232,990$112.01
90th percentile (top earners)$366,790$176.34

How Texas compares

Texas ranks 44th out of 49 states and territories for Pediatrician, General pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Louisiana$502,720
2Idaho$297,680
3New Hampshire$273,410
4Montana$273,260
5Wisconsin$269,790

Working as a Pediatrician, General in Texas

Nationally, about 39,000 people work as Pediatricians, General in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Texas pay ($173,360) 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 a Pediatrician, General make in Texas?
The median Pediatrician, General salary in Texas is $173,360 per year, or about $83.35 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $77,570 at the entry level to $366,790 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Texas pay compare to the national average?
Texas pays Pediatricians, General about 17% less than the national median of $210,040. Texas ranks 44th out of 49 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Texas a good state for Pediatricians, General?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $173,360 a year. About 2,740 Pediatricians, General 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.