Anesthesiologists Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $202,830
Median hourly $97.52
10th percentile $170,240
90th percentile —
Employed locally 1,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $170,240
    25th
    $202,660
    50th (median)
    $202,830
    75th
    $203,450

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Anesthesiologists salary vs area income 252% Median Anesthesiologists salary is 152% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Anesthesiologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $646,930
    St. Cloud, MN $591,740
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $512,620
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $491,640
    Roanoke, VA $488,310
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $482,020

    Nearby metros — Anesthesiologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $335,300
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $208,680

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $97,810
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,700
    Pharmacy Technicians $44,940
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $52,590
    Physicians, All Other $292,490
    Pharmacists $139,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Anesthesiologists make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Anesthesiologists in Houston, TX is $97.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $234.94 or more per hour.

    What is the entry-level salary for Anesthesiologists in Houston?

    Entry-level Anesthesiologists (10th percentile) earn around $170,240 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $202,660.