General Internal Medicine Physicians pay in California
In California, the median pay for general internal medicine physicians is $150.91 an hour ($313,890 a year). About 6,370 people work in this job there.
That is 22% higher than the U.S. median ($256,560). California ranks 14th of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for general internal medicine physicians in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $35.66 | $74,180 |
| 25% of workers | $62.07 | $129,110 |
| Half of workers (median) | $150.91 | $313,890 |
| 75% of workers | $186.61 | $388,150 |
| 90% of workers | $212.36 | $441,710 |
General Internal Medicine Physicians pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville | $430,970 | 0 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $361,590 | 0 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $351,670 | 0 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $347,870 | 0 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $314,720 | 0 |
| Visalia | $307,430 | 70 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $303,980 | 0 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $289,840 | 0 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $282,200 | 0 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $239,200 | 0 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $99,840 | 650 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $81,550 | 150 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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)
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|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $281,590 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $168,520 |
| Pediatricians, General | $214,140 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $301,240 |
| Neurologists | $357,080 |
| Cardiologists | $185,610 |
| Pharmacists | $164,610 |
| Physical Therapists | $124,190 |
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