How much does a Flight Physician make in Houston, TX?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Flight Physician in Houston, TX is $54,365. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $42,244 to a high of $68,751, with most professionals earning between $48,020 and $61,895.

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Flight Physician Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Flight Physician Salary $42,244 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Flight Physician Salary $48,020 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Flight Physician Salary $54,365 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Flight Physician Salary $61,895 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Flight Physician Salary $68,751 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
25% $48,020 10% $42,244 90% $68,751 75% $61,895 $54,365 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Flight Physician ?

A Flight Nurse is a registered nurse who specialises in the field of providing comprehensive pre-hospital, emergency critical care, and hospital care to a vast scope of patients. The care of these patients is generally during aeromedical evacuation or rescue operations aboard helicopters, propeller aircraft or jet aircraft. On board a rescue aircraft you would find a flight nurse accompanied by flight medics and respiratory practitioners, as well as the option of a flight physician for comprehensive emergency and critical transport teams. The inclusion of a flight physician is more commonly se...

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  1. This Job:

    Flight Physician


    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. Up a level:

    Emergency Services Coordinator

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Flight Physician in Houston, TX. The base salary for Flight Physician ranges from $48,020 to $61,895 with the average base salary of $54,365. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $48,020 to $61,895 with the average total cash compensation of $54,365.

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About Houston, Texas    Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

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