Benefits and Salary
Residents receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package through Texas Tech Health El Paso Graduate Medical Education.
Annual Resident Salaries (2025–2026)
| Training Year | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| PGY-1 | $61,114.36 |
| PGY-2 | $63,109.69 |
| PGY-3 | $65,099.91 |
| PGY-4 | $67,092.82 |
| PGY-5 | $69,084.32 |
| PGY-6 | $71,018.38 |
| PGY-7 | $73,148.93 |
| PGY-8 | $75,343.40 |
Additional Benefits
- Health, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance for residents and eligible dependents. See the Graduate Medical Education Insurance Benefits for Residents and Fellows page.
- Professional liability insurance.
- Workers' compensation insurance.
- American Psychiatric Association membership dues.
- Meals at University Medical Center of El Paso (subject to current medical record requirements).
- Salary conversion plan for tax-deferred annuity payroll deductions.
- Lab coats with laundry service.
Vacation
- PGY-1 and PGY-2: 15 vacation days annually.
- PGY-3 and PGY-4: 20 vacation days annually.
For the most current salary information and additional Graduate Medical Education benefits, visit the Graduate Medical Education – El Paso Alberta Campus.