SOC 29-1216 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
General Internal Medicine Physicians — North Region of Texas
North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area · 9 metro areas compared
The median wage for General Internal Medicine Physicians in North Region of Texas, TX is $305,810 per year, 19.2% above the national median of $256,560.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for General Internal Medicine Physicians in North Region of Texas, TX is $305,810 per year, 19.2% above the national median of $256,560. Pay ranges from under $179,700 at the tenth percentile to more than $645,040 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $257,770 to $402,220.
Employment stands at 70, or 0.2 jobs per thousand held locally. College Station leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $326,090. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 2nd of 449 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $179,700 | −30.0% |
| 25th | $257,770 | +0.5% |
| Median (50th) | $305,810 | +19.2% |
| 75th | $402,220 | +56.8% |
| 90th | $645,040 | +151.4% |
| Mean | $368,320 | +43.6% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | College Station | $326,090 | 70 | |
| 2 | Dallas | $276,520 | 1,350 | |
| 3 | Houston | $274,410 | 1,030 | |
| 4 | Austin | $256,940 | 220 | |
| 5 | El Paso | $240,990 | 40 | |
| 6 | San Antonio | $228,210 | 370 | |
| 7 | Corpus Christi | $206,410 | 30 | |
| 8 | Tyler | $65,810 | 80 | |
| 9 | Odessa | $65,630 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in North Region of Texas run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $305,810 goes as far as $314,943 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 22.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$305,810as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$314,943US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $305,810 a year, 19.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $179,700 to $645,040 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 70 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is College Station, at $326,090.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for General Internal Medicine Physicians in North Region of Texas, TX?
The median annual wage is $305,810, or $147.02 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $256,560, so pay in North Region of Texas, TX is 19.2% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in North Region of Texas, TX earns more than $645,040 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $179,700 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in College Station, at $326,090 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 70 jobs in this occupation in North Region of Texas, TX. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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