Physician III pay range
State of Texas · class code 4438
- Class code
- 4438
- Pay group
- B35
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- Texas
- The State of Texas published pay range for Physician III is $180,453 to $305,191 per year.
- Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and the State Auditor's Office keys this classification as class code 4438.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and the State Auditor's Office publishes one State Auditor's Office job description (series) for the Physician series, which includes this class. The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications.
What the state says the job is
Performs medical, clinical, or public health work by conducting medical or public health activities and physical examinations; assessing medical history and physiological, psychological, and/or behavior factors to diagnose diseases, disorders, or injuries; developing treatment plans; and administering specialized medical treatments and procedures.
Examples of the work
Conducts medical or public health activities. Conducts physical examinations, diagnostic evaluations of patients, and clinical assessments of abnormal test results; and follows up with or refers patients as appropriate. Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic tests, including laboratory exams and x-rays; and prescribes, recommends, and administers courses of treatment. Monitors ongoing medical treatment and reviews diagnostic studies. Obtains medical histories and updates patients’ medical records. Counsels patients on diet, hygiene, and preventive health care. Consults with physicians and other treatment program staff on comprehensive health care.
Minimum qualifications
Experience in medical, clinical, or public health work. Graduation from an accredited college of medicine with a degree as a doctor of medicine (MD) or a doctor of osteopathic medicine (DO). Completion of a residency program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.
Special requirements
Must be licensed as a physician by the State of Texas in accordance with Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 155, and Title 22, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 161.
Quoted from the State Auditor's Office job description (series), read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and the State Auditor's Office publishes this figure in Classification Salary Schedule for Fiscal 2026-27, joined to the State's Position Classification Plan (SAO report 25-701). Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their pay groups come from the State's Position Classification Plan, joined to the salary schedule.
Nearby classes in Texas
Physician III in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | $84.55 | $119.80 | $175,864 to $249,184 |
| Massachusetts | $6,226 | $10,388 | $161,866 to $270,101 |
| Oklahoma | $76,500 | $294,083 | $76,500 to $294,083 |
Each state publishes its own range for a classification with this exact title. Duties, grade structures and bargaining units differ between states, so read each class page before comparing.