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Resident Physician pay range

State of Texas · class code 4435

$51,158 to $81,351 per year$51,158$81,351MINIMUM · MIDPOINT $66,254 · MAXIMUM

Published per year range, State of Texas

Class code
4435
Pay group
B20
Pay unit
Year
State
Texas

Class specification

Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and the State Auditor's Office publishes one State Auditor's Office job description (series) for the Resident 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 routine (journey-level) medical work, involving assessing medical history and physiological, psychological, and/or behavioral factors to determine the cause(s) of a disease, disorder, or injury; developing treatment plans; and administering medical treatments and procedures. May supervise the work of others. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Examples of the work

Conducts physical examinations and diagnostic evaluations of patients, and obtains medical histories. Conducts clinical assessments of abnormal test results, and follows up with or refers patients as appropriate. Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic tests; and prescribes, recommends, and administers courses of treatment. Orders laboratory examinations and analyzes x-rays. Monitors ongoing medical treatment, and reviews diagnostic studies. 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. May supervise the work of others.

Minimum qualifications

Experience in medical work. Graduation from an accredited college of medicine with a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).

Special requirements

Must have an active Physician-in-Training permit or be licensed to practice medicine 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

Medical Technologist IV $51,158 to $81,351Nurse I $51,158 to $81,351Public Health Nurse I $51,158 to $81,351Respiratory Care Practitioner $51,158 to $81,351Psychological Associate II $51,158 to $81,351Lieutenant of Correctional $51,158 to $81,351Juvenile Correctional $51,158 to $81,351Adult Protective Services $51,158 to $81,351

Resident Physician in other states

StateMinimumMaximumPer year at full time
Illinois$68,436$96,708$68,436 to $96,708
Missouri$123,120$257,856$123,120 to $257,856

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.

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