General Internal Medicine Physicians Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $274,410 +16.1% vs national
Median hourly $131.93
10th percentile $67,400
90th percentile $441,290
Employed locally 1,030
National median $236,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,400
    25th
    $143,990
    50th (median)
    $274,410
    75th
    $356,490
    90th
    $441,290

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    General Internal Medicine Physicians salary vs area income 341% Median General Internal Medicine Physicians salary is 241% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for General Internal Medicine Physicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $485,900
    Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area $459,790
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $430,970
    Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN $416,860
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $385,880
    South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $376,690

    Nearby metros — General Internal Medicine Physicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    College Station-Bryan, TX $326,090
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $276,520
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $256,940
    El Paso, TX $240,990
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $228,210
    Corpus Christi, TX $206,410

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $97,810
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,700
    Pharmacy Technicians $44,940
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $52,590
    Physicians, All Other $292,490
    Pharmacists $139,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do General Internal Medicine Physicians make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for General Internal Medicine Physicians in Houston, TX is $131.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $212.16 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for General Internal Medicine Physicians salaries?

    The median General Internal Medicine Physicians salary in Houston, TX is 16.1% above the national median of $236,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for General Internal Medicine Physicians in Houston?

    Entry-level General Internal Medicine Physicians (10th percentile) earn around $67,400 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $143,990.