General Internal Medicine Physicians pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for general internal medicine physicians is $111.64 an hour ($232,220 a year). About 1,370 people work in this job there.
That is 9% lower than the U.S. median ($256,560). Tennessee ranks 28th of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for general internal medicine physicians in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $31.19 | $64,870 |
| 25% of workers | $51.25 | $106,590 |
| Half of workers (median) | $111.64 | $232,220 |
| 75% of workers | $154.94 | $322,260 |
| 90% of workers | $198.30 | $412,460 |
General Internal Medicine Physicians pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $412,460 | 160 |
| Knoxville | $314,020 | 100 |
| Memphis | $298,620 | 340 |
| Chattanooga | $291,200 | 80 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $232,220 | 350 |
| Johnson City | $73,290 | 140 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (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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|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $117,590 |
| Physicians, All Other | $301,290 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $226,830 |
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| Cardiologists | $610,080 |
| Pharmacists | $133,390 |
| Physical Therapists | $100,140 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $72,140 |
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