Anesthesiologists Salary in Texas

Anesthesiologists in Texas earn the most in San Antonio (average $291,480 a year) and the least in Houston ($242,200), across the 3 Texas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the anesthesiologists average at $276,470 and the median at $215,230 for 2,800 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $360,570.

Anesthesiologists average salary by city in Texas

San Antonio$291,480
Dallas$277,610
Houston$242,200

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
San Antonio	$291,480	$335,300	$229,960	$209,839	95
Dallas	$277,610	$218,060	$215,230	$201,149	103
Houston	$242,200	$210,230	$210,230	$178,061	99

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Texas has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Anesthesiologists salary in other states

Anesthesiologists salary by city and state

More about pay in Texas

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1211.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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