SOC 291216

General Internal Medicine Physicians

Diagnose and provide nonsurgical treatment for a wide range of diseases and injuries of internal organ systems. Provide care mainly for adults and adolescents, and are based primarily in an outpatient care setting. Excludes "Family Medicine Physicians" (29-1215) and "Pediatricians, General" (29-1221).

National Median

$236,350

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$236,350

Entry Level (10th pct)

$70,100

Experienced (90th pct)

N/A

Total Employed

66,640

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$70,100 - $135,240
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$135,240 - N/A
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	N/A - N/A

Highest Paying Locations for General Internal Medicine Physicians

North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL

$238,850

+1.1% vs national

Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ

$238,560

+0.9% vs national

Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area

$238,200

+0.8% vs national

New Haven, CT

$237,980

+0.7% vs national

Elmira, NY

$237,470

+0.5% vs national

General Internal Medicine Physicians Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL	$238,850	270
Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ	$238,560	70
Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area	$238,200	120
New Haven, CT	$237,980	50
Elmira, NY	$237,470	90
West Virginia	$234,960	540
Illinois	$234,880	1,660
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN	$234,440	1,420
Charleston-North Charleston, SC	$234,440	100
Ann Arbor, MI	$233,740	90
Tucson, AZ	$232,440	180
Peoria, IL	$231,820	50
Kentucky	$231,240	510
Lexington-Fayette, KY	$231,240	300
Wilmington, NC	$230,880	80
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA	$230,350	380
Redding, CA	$230,060	30
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI	$230,060	730
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY	$229,040	440
Madison, WI	$229,020	240
Naples-Marco Island, FL	$228,870	350
Vermont	$228,840	200
Burlington-South Burlington, VT	$228,840	150
Michigan	$227,270	1,810
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN	$224,280	410
Lexington Park, MD	$223,650	100
Rhode Island	$223,340	340
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$223,030	1,740
Portland-South Portland, ME	$222,040	150
Asheville, NC	$221,170	300
Flint, MI	$220,990	270
Reno, NV	$219,990	40
Toledo, OH	$219,340	90
Muncie, IN	$218,980	50
Pittsfield, MA	$218,550	30
Port St. Lucie, FL	$217,580	60
Raleigh-Cary, NC	$216,810	210
Connecticut	$214,190	620
Fort Wayne, IN	$213,680	160
Pittsburgh, PA	$212,080	N/A
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY	$212,050	270
Hot Springs, AR	$211,250	60
District of Columbia	$209,250	620
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC	$207,360	90
Louisiana	$203,740	1,000
Greensboro-High Point, NC	$203,620	170
Central East New York nonmetropolitan area	$200,680	70
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY	$191,140	410
Glens Falls, NY	$189,800	30
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX	$184,340	200

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a General Internal Medicine Physicians?

The national median annual salary for General Internal Medicine Physicians is $236,350, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do General Internal Medicine Physicianss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for General Internal Medicine Physicianss is North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL, with a median salary of $238,850.

How much can an experienced General Internal Medicine Physicians make?

Top-earning General Internal Medicine Physicianss (90th percentile) make N/A or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.