Resident Salary and Benefits
Our residents receive competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, educational support, and department-funded equipment, allowing them to focus on their training.
Resident Salaries (2025-2026)
| Post-Graduate Year | Annual | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| PGY-1 | $61,114.36 | $5,092.86 |
| PGY-2 | $63,109.69 | $5,259.14 |
| PGY-3 | $65,099.91 | $5,424.99 |
| PGY-4 | $67,092.82 | $5,591.07 |
| PGY-5 | $69,084.32 | $5,757.03 |
Additional Benefits
- Health, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance benefits for residents and their dependents are detailed on the Benefits and eligibility for resident insurance (health, dental, life, LTD) page.
- For coverage costs and details, see Professional liability insurance premium rates and information.
- CME time and allowance to attend conferences.
- Workers' compensation insurance.
- Meals at the University Medical Center of El Paso, if the medical records are up-to-date.
- Salary conversion plan allows for tax-deferred annuity payments through payroll deductions.
- Lab coats with laundry service.
- Vacation: 15 days PGY-1 and PGY-2. 20 days for PGY-3 through PGY-5
The residency program also purchases lead and loupes for your intern year.