Family Medicine Physicians Salary
Family Medicine Physicians in Odessa, TX make a median of $65,530 a year, or about $31.51 an hour. The range runs from $66K at the entry level to $215K for experienced workers.
So what does $66K get you in Odessa?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Odessa’s Regional Price Parity (93.9). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Odessa
Pay for family medicine physicians in Odessa runs about 73% below the U.S. median of $244K. The catch: housing math doesn't keep up. A 2-bedroom at the HUD median rents for $1,595/month, which is 35.1% of the median worker's take-home, past the 30% guideline most planners use. Regional Price Parity sits at 93.9 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 6% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. That combination, below-market pay with high housing costs, makes this a financially demanding market for family medicine physicianss.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for family medicine physicians in metros near Odessa, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Amarillo | $232K | , |
| El Paso | $214K | , |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $259K | , |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $234K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Odessa, TX
Entry-level family medicine physicians (10th percentile) start around $66K. Mid-career wages sit at $66K. Top earners bring in $215K or more, a $150K spread from bottom to top.
Family Medicine Physicians pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Family Medicine Physicians salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $467K | +91% | 210 |
| Oklahoma | $361K | +48% | 2,170 |
| Idaho | $347K | +42% | 690 |
| Montana | $331K | +35% | 460 |
| Alaska | $323K | +32% | 760 |
| Pennsylvania | $306K | +25% | 4,190 |
| Utah | $298K | +22% | 550 |
| Oregon | $293K | +20% | 1,490 |
| Washington | $293K | +20% | 1,270 |
| Arizona | $293K | +20% | 2,620 |
| New Jersey | $292K | +20% | 3,050 |
| Wisconsin | $291K | +19% | 1,470 |
| Maryland | $286K | +17% | 1,050 |
| North Dakota | $280K | +15% | 260 |
| Minnesota | $280K | +15% | 1,820 |
| Massachusetts | $277K | +14% | 3,540 |
| West Virginia | $273K | +12% | 320 |
| New Hampshire | $269K | +10% | 350 |
| Colorado | $266K | +9% | 2,700 |
| Iowa | $265K | +9% | 1,140 |
| Wyoming | $265K | +8% | 100 |
| Indiana | $262K | +7% | 1,410 |
| Georgia | $259K | +6% | 3,690 |
| Louisiana | $255K | +5% | 1,090 |
| California | $252K | +3% | N/A |
| Nevada | $252K | +3% | 340 |
| Kentucky | $249K | +2% | 1,170 |
| Illinois | $245K | +0% | 1,960 |
| South Dakota | $240K | -2% | 550 |
| Maine | $240K | -2% | 730 |
| Vermont | $239K | -2% | 240 |
| South Carolina | $239K | -2% | 1,200 |
| Texas | $236K | -3% | 6,190 |
| Mississippi | $236K | -4% | 570 |
| District of Columbia | $233K | -4% | 150 |
| Kansas | $229K | -6% | 210 |
| Nebraska | $229K | -6% | 830 |
| New Mexico | $228K | -7% | 650 |
| Delaware | $228K | -7% | 640 |
| Florida | $228K | -7% | N/A |
| Tennessee | $227K | -7% | 2,260 |
| Ohio | $224K | -8% | 1,490 |
| Virginia | $223K | -9% | 2,930 |
| Hawaii | $218K | -11% | 260 |
| Arkansas | $216K | -12% | 290 |
| North Carolina | $215K | -12% | 1,520 |
| Michigan | $214K | -12% | 3,770 |
| New York | $211K | -14% | 4,000 |
| Missouri | $171K | -30% | 3,740 |
| Connecticut | $164K | -33% | 790 |
| Alabama | $135K | -45% | N/A |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a family medicine physician afford a 2BR apartment alone in Odessa?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $66K, rent takes 35.1% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,595/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $1,400/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for family medicine physicians in Odessa?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new family medicine physicians typically earn — is $66K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,932/month. At HUD’s $1,595/month FMR, rent would take 41% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is family medicine physician a high-paying job in Odessa?
Local pay runs 73% below the national median — $66K here vs. $244K nationally. Cost of living is 6% below the national average, which narrows that gap in real purchasing power.
How does Odessa compare to the national average for family medicine physicians?
Odessa pays $66K median vs. the U.S. average of $244K — that’s -73%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 93.9), the purchasing-power equivalent is $70K — below the national median.
How much do family medicine physicians make in Odessa, TX?
The median is $65,530 a year, that works out to about $32 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $65,530, and experienced family medicine physicians can clear $215,160. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $66K enough to live in Odessa?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,541/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,595/month, which eats 35.1% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a family medicine physicians salary go in Odessa?
Odessa has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median family medicine physicians salary is worth about $69,787 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do family medicine physicians get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.