General Internal Medicine Physicians pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for general internal medicine physicians is $123.35 an hour ($256,560 a year). About 67,150 people work in this job there.
Pay range for general internal medicine physicians in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $35.37 | $73,570 |
| 25% of workers | $59.84 | $124,470 |
| Half of workers (median) | $123.35 | $256,560 |
| 75% of workers | $180.22 | $374,850 |
| 90% of workers | $228.57 | $475,430 |
Best-paying states for general internal medicine physicians
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $425,460 | 5,440 |
| Rhode Island | $379,490 | 300 |
| Minnesota | $373,700 | 2,270 |
| Wisconsin | $367,160 | 1,450 |
| Alaska | $366,080 | 110 |
| South Carolina | $359,500 | 1,260 |
| Idaho | $355,390 | 130 |
| Washington | $340,010 | 1,100 |
| North Dakota | $338,400 | 200 |
| Utah | $331,720 | 210 |
Pay by state
- Arizona · $259,320
- California · $313,890
- Connecticut · $208,000
- Florida · $222,600
- Georgia · $425,460
- Illinois · $140,680
- Indiana · $314,390
- Kentucky · $241,530
- Maryland · $260,410
- Massachusetts · $285,250
- Michigan · $149,990
- Minnesota · $373,700
- Nebraska · $221,360
- New Jersey · $89,990
- New York · $183,460
- North Carolina · $289,780
- Ohio · $249,990
- Pennsylvania · $213,310
- South Carolina · $359,500
- Tennessee · $232,220
- Texas · $269,110
- Washington · $340,010
- West Virginia · $72,680
- Wisconsin · $367,160
Education, experience and outlook for general internal medicine physicians
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Internship/residency (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 1,900 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $265,930 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $132,300 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $244,180 |
| Pediatricians, General | $210,040 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $335,550 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $292,910 |
| Cardiologists | $496,010 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $358,550 |
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