Physicians, Pathologists Salary in Houston, TX

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

Median annual salary $291,510
Median hourly $140.15
10th percentile $73,490
90th percentile $445,650
Employed locally 230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,490
    25th
    $78,630
    50th (median)
    $291,510
    75th
    $357,720
    90th
    $445,650

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Physicians, Pathologists salary vs area income 362% Median Physicians, Pathologists salary is 262% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physicians, Pathologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $384,550
    Corpus Christi, TX $373,420
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $365,830
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $362,620
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $362,470
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $349,470

    Nearby metros — Physicians, Pathologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Corpus Christi, TX $373,420
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $362,620
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $316,150
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $283,430

    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 Physicians, Pathologists make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Physicians, Pathologists in Houston, TX is $140.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $214.26 or more per hour.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physicians, Pathologists in Houston?

    Entry-level Physicians, Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $73,490 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,630.