Pediatricians, General Salary in Houston, TX

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

Median annual salary $187,590 -10.7% vs national
Median hourly $90.19
10th percentile $70,730
90th percentile —
Employed locally 1,280
National median $210,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,730
    25th
    $161,880
    50th (median)
    $187,590
    75th
    $222,410

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Pediatricians, General salary vs area income 233% Median Pediatricians, General salary is 133% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Pediatricians, General

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $605,560
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $395,040
    Vallejo, CA $357,320
    York-Hanover, PA $344,960
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $290,420
    Fresno, CA $289,290

    Nearby metros — Pediatricians, General salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $227,680
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $204,260
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $200,830
    El Paso, TX $179,180
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $156,030
    Corpus Christi, TX $142,990

    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 Pediatricians, General make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Pediatricians, General in Houston, TX is $90.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $181.25 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Pediatricians, General salaries?

    The median Pediatricians, General salary in Houston, TX is 10.7% below the national median of $210,130. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Pediatricians, General in Houston?

    Entry-level Pediatricians, General (10th percentile) earn around $70,730 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $161,880.