Hire Family Medicine Physicians in Texas
Texas has 18,000 licensed family medicine physicians — ranking #2 nationally. Median salary: $235k. Healthcare jobs growing 12%.
Texas ranks #2 of 51 states for family medicine physicians with 18,000 providers (202 per 100K residents, 512% above the national average of 33). Houston leads with 2,185 providers. Average time-to-fill: ~35 days. Sign-on bonuses avg $15,000.
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Family Medicine Physicians Salary & Compensation in Texas
To recruit mid-career family medicine physicians in Texas, target offers at $246,750+. Sign-on bonuses averaging $15,000 can help close competitive candidates. (Source: BLS OOH)
Family Medicine Physicians Supply by City in Texas
| City | Providers | Per 100K | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 2,185 | 95 | 2,300,000 |
| San Antonio | 1,425 | 95 | 1,500,000 |
| Dallas | 1,235 | 95 | 1,300,000 |
| Austin | 917 | 95 | 965,000 |
| Fort Worth | 874 | 95 | 920,000 |
| El Paso | 646 | 95 | 680,000 |
| Arlington | 375 | 95 | 395,000 |
| Corpus Christi | 309 | 95 | 325,000 |
| Plano | 271 | 95 | 285,000 |
| Lubbock | 247 | 95 | 260,000 |
10 cities in Texas have family medicine physicians data. National average: 33 per 100K residents.
Texas Recruiting Market Overview
Texas ranks #2 of 51 states for family medicine physicians with 18,000 providers (202 per 100K residents, 512% above the national average of 33). Houston leads with 2,185 providers.
Texas is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, simplifying multistate hiring. NPs require physician collaboration agreements.
With 8.4% annual turnover, Texas sees approximately 1,512 family medicine physicians position changes per year. Top retention factors: work-life balance (85%), competitive salary (82%), and supportive management (78%).
Average time-to-fill is ~35 days. Recruiters should factor in 60-120 days for hospital credentialing and 90-180 days for insurance paneling.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Hiring Family Medicine Physicians in Texas
How many family medicine physicians are in Texas?
Texas has 18,000 licensed family medicine physicians, ranking #2 nationally with 202 per 100K residents. Source: CMS NPPES NPI Registry.
What is the salary for family medicine physicians in Texas?
The national median is $235,000. Entry-level: $195,000, Senior: $265,000. Sign-on bonuses averaging $15,000 are common for hard-to-fill roles. Source: BLS 2024.
Is Texas a Nurse Licensure Compact state?
Yes, Texas is a compact state — multistate license accepted. The compact includes 42 member states.
Which cities in Texas have the most family medicine physicians?
Top cities: Houston (2,185), San Antonio (1,425), Dallas (1,235). Houston has 95 per 100K residents.
What is the turnover rate for family medicine physicians in Texas?
Annual turnover averages 8.4%. Top exit reasons: burnout (35%), better pay (28%). Proactive retention programs reduce turnover 25-40%.
How long does recruiting family medicine physicians take?
Average time-to-fill is ~35 days (low competition). Hospital credentialing adds 60-120 days. Start the process early to avoid staffing gaps.
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