According to SalaryDr data from 6 verified pediatrics physicians in Texas, the median total compensation for Pediatrics in 2026 is $400,000. The 25th percentile is $212,000 and the 75th percentile is $400,000. Base salary: $268,493. Bonuses: $58,333 (18% receive). Satisfaction: 3.5/5. Workload: ~47 hrs/week. Source: https://www.salarydr.com/specialty/pediatrics/texas Sample size: 6. Last updated: March 28, 2026.
As of March 28, 2026, a Pediatrician in Texas earns approximately $400,000 per year ($33,333 monthly). Based on an average 47-hour work week, this translates to about $135 per hour. Looking for a broader view? See the Pediatrician salary overview or compare nearby states below.
From 6 verified physician salary submissions in Texas, SalaryDr is seeing total compensation ranging from $212,000 to $400,000, with top performers (90th percentile) earning up to $458,960 annually. Compared to the national median of $400,000, Pediatrician salaries in Texas are in line with the national median.
In Texas, the salary progression for pediatrician physicians shows significant growth potential. Entry-level positions start at $304,000, while those with more than 10 years of experience earn a typical salary of $349,653 - a 15% increase.
In Texas, the most common work environment is Hospital Employed (50% of physicians). On average, base salary accounts for 82% of total compensation—about $268,493—with the remaining amount coming from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives.
Texas offers unique advantages for pediatrician physicians, including no state income tax and growing healthcare markets. The cost of living in Texas is generally lower than coastal states.
Local pediatrician physicians report 3.5/5 career satisfaction, with 83% of those surveyed saying they would choose this specialty again.
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Last updated: March 28, 2026
Distribution based on 6 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $400,000
Average satisfaction rating reported by Pediatrics physicians (1-5 scale).
Percentage of Pediatrics physicians who would choose this specialty again.
Physicians cite the variety of cases and patient relationships as most rewarding aspects of this specialty.
On-call demands, administrative burden, and work-life balance are cited as the top challenges.
Average Salary
$326,827
Median Salary
$400,000
Salary Range
$212,000 - $400,000
National Average
$326,827
Difference
+0% vs National Average
Sample Size
6 local / 6 national reports
| Practice Type | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital-employed | $337,333 | 3 submissions |
* Practice types with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.
Compare salary data across different practice settings for Pediatrics physicians in Texas:
| Years of Experience | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| 3-5 years | $256,000 | 2 submissions |
| 11-15 years | $330,000 | 3 submissions |
| 16+ years | $458,960 | 1 submissions |
* Experience levels with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.
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| Subspecialty | Average Salary | Sample Size | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiology | $557,015 | 30 submissions | Focuses on specialized cardiology procedures and treatments within pediatrics, providing expert care in this specific area. |
| Critical Care | $396,997 | 13 submissions | Focuses on specialized critical care procedures and treatments within pediatrics, providing expert care in this specific area. |
| Neonatology | $385,000 | 6 submissions | Focuses on specialized neonatology procedures and treatments within pediatrics, providing expert care in this specific area. |
| Hematology/Oncology | $336,261 | 21 submissions | Focuses on specialized hematology/oncology procedures and treatments within pediatrics, providing expert care in this specific area. |
| Gastroenterology | $333,530 | 27 submissions | Focuses on specialized gastroenterology procedures and treatments within pediatrics, providing expert care in this specific area. |
| Pulmonology | $332,000 | 10 submissions | Focuses on specialized pulmonology procedures and treatments within pediatrics, providing expert care in this specific area. |
| Rheumatology | $306,113 | 22 submissions | Focuses on specialized rheumatology procedures and treatments within pediatrics, providing expert care in this specific area. |
| Infectious Disease | $291,420 | 22 submissions | Focuses on specialized infectious disease procedures and treatments within pediatrics, providing expert care in this specific area. |
| Nephrology | $290,063 | 23 submissions | Focuses on specialized nephrology procedures and treatments within pediatrics, providing expert care in this specific area. |
| Endocrinology | $287,315 | 25 submissions | Focuses on specialized endocrinology procedures and treatments within pediatrics, providing expert care in this specific area. |
* Subspecialties with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.
* Data is aggregated from verified physician submissions.