General Internal Medicine Physician Salary in Texas (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for General Internal Medicine Physicians in Texas, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Texas Median
$269,110
per year
Hourly Rate
$129.38
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+5% vs US median
US median $256,560
State Rank
#20 of 44
3,850 employed here

How much does a General Internal Medicine Physician make in Texas?

A General Internal Medicine Physician working in Texas earns a median salary of $269,110 per year, or about $129.38 per hour. That is 5% above the national median of $256,560 for this occupation.

Within Texas, entry-level pay starts around $69,460 while the top 10% make $387,660 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $198,330 and $315,850 a year.

General Internal Medicine Physician salary range in Texas

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$69,460$33.39
25th percentile (early career)$198,330$95.35
50th percentile (median)$269,110$129.38
75th percentile (experienced)$315,850$151.85
90th percentile (top earners)$387,660$186.38

How Texas compares

Texas ranks 20th out of 44 states and territories for General Internal Medicine Physician pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Georgia$425,460
2Rhode Island$379,490
3Minnesota$373,700
4Wisconsin$367,160
5Alaska$366,080

Working as a General Internal Medicine Physician in Texas

Nationally, about 67,000 people work as General Internal Medicine Physicians in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Texas pay ($269,110) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a General Internal Medicine Physician make in Texas?
The median General Internal Medicine Physician salary in Texas is $269,110 per year, or about $129.38 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $69,460 at the entry level to $387,660 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Texas pay compare to the national average?
Texas pays General Internal Medicine Physicians about 5% more than the national median of $256,560. Texas ranks 20th out of 44 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Texas a good state for General Internal Medicine Physicians?
Yes on pay — Texas pays above the national median for this occupation, at $269,110 a year. About 3,850 General Internal Medicine Physicians are employed in Texas. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Texas?
The highest-paying occupations in Texas include Cardiologist ($410,150), Neurologist ($360,640), Physician, Pathologists ($345,830), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.