General Internal Medicine Physicians Salary
The median pay for a general internal medicine physicians in Odessa, TX is $65,630/year ($31.55/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $66K at the entry level to $279K for experienced workers. Note: the mean (average) wage is $104K, significantly higher than the median. This typically reflects a mix of employment settings including academic and private practice positions.
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 general internal medicine physicians in Odessa runs about 74% below the U.S. median of $257K. 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 general internal medicine physicianss.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for general internal medicine physicians in metros near Odessa, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $277K | , |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $274K | , |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $228K | , |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $257K | , |
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 general internal medicine physicians (10th percentile) start around $66K. Mid-career wages sit at $66K. Top earners bring in $279K or more, a $214K spread from bottom to top.
General Internal Medicine Physicians pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
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| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $425K | +66% | 5,440 |
| Rhode Island | $379K | +48% | 300 |
| Minnesota | $374K | +46% | 2,270 |
| Wisconsin | $367K | +43% | 1,450 |
| Alaska | $366K | +43% | 110 |
| South Carolina | $360K | +40% | 1,260 |
| Idaho | $355K | +39% | 130 |
| Washington | $340K | +33% | 1,100 |
| North Dakota | $338K | +32% | 200 |
| Utah | $332K | +29% | 210 |
| Mississippi | $326K | +27% | 390 |
| Maine | $317K | +24% | 270 |
| Indiana | $314K | +23% | 2,380 |
| California | $314K | +22% | 6,370 |
| Alabama | $311K | +21% | 310 |
| Colorado | $300K | +17% | 450 |
| North Carolina | $290K | +13% | 1,700 |
| Massachusetts | $285K | +11% | 1,590 |
| South Dakota | $281K | +9% | 160 |
| Texas | $269K | +5% | 3,850 |
| Oregon | $269K | +5% | 230 |
| Maryland | $260K | +2% | 3,250 |
| Arizona | $259K | +1% | 2,570 |
| Ohio | $250K | -3% | 1,540 |
| Kentucky | $242K | -6% | 1,060 |
| Arkansas | $233K | -9% | 290 |
| Tennessee | $232K | -9% | 1,370 |
| New Hampshire | $229K | -11% | 450 |
| Vermont | $229K | -11% | 180 |
| District of Columbia | $223K | -13% | 490 |
| Florida | $223K | -13% | 2,390 |
| Nebraska | $221K | -14% | 900 |
| Missouri | $217K | -16% | 160 |
| Oklahoma | $217K | -16% | 490 |
| Pennsylvania | $213K | -17% | 990 |
| Louisiana | $210K | -18% | N/A |
| Connecticut | $208K | -19% | 980 |
| New York | $183K | -28% | 10,000 |
| Michigan | $150K | -42% | 2,060 |
| Illinois | $141K | -45% | 1,130 |
| Iowa | $123K | -52% | 380 |
| Nevada | $114K | -56% | 390 |
| New Jersey | $90K | -65% | 2,920 |
| West Virginia | $73K | -72% | 630 |
Showing 1–10 of 44 states
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a general internal 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 general internal medicine physicians in Odessa?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new general internal medicine physicians typically earn — is $66K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,938/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 general internal medicine physician a high-paying job in Odessa?
Local pay runs 74% below the national median — $66K here vs. $257K 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 general internal medicine physicians?
Odessa pays $66K median vs. the U.S. average of $257K — that’s -74%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 93.9), the purchasing-power equivalent is $70K — below the national median.
How much do general internal medicine physicians make in Odessa, TX?
The median is $65,630 a year, that works out to about $32 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $65,630, and experienced general internal medicine physicians can clear $279,450. The mean (average) is $103,790, reflecting that some workers earn substantially more. 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 $4,546/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 general internal 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 general internal medicine physicians salary is worth about $69,894 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do general internal 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.