General Internal Medicine Physicians Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for general internal medicine physicianss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $267,200 ≈ $128/hr
National median salary $256,560
Total employment 67,150 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +3.3%
About as fast as average
Annual openings 2,100 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 73,200 → 75,600 (+2,400)
Typical entry education Doctoral or professional degree
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Nevada$162,050
- New Jersey$165,650
- West Virginia$189,160
- Iowa$191,200
- Illinois$192,450
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia | $388,060 | $425,460 | $187 | +45.2% | 5,440 |
| 2 | Minnesota | $387,730 | $373,700 | $186 | +45.1% | 2,270 |
| 3 | Maine | $349,150 | $316,880 | $168 | +30.7% | 270 |
| 4 | Indiana | $339,500 | $314,390 | $163 | +27.1% | 2,380 |
| 5 | Wisconsin | $334,100 | $367,160 | $161 | +25% | 1,450 |
| 6 | South Dakota | $331,820 | $280,520 | $160 | +24.2% | 160 |
| 7 | Washington | $327,250 | $340,010 | $157 | +22.5% | 1,100 |
| 8 | North Dakota | $319,790 | $338,400 | $154 | +19.7% | 200 |
| 9 | Idaho | $317,600 | $355,390 | $153 | +18.9% | 130 |
| 10 | Alaska | $317,260 | $366,080 | $153 | +18.7% | 110 |
| 11 | South Carolina | $315,380 | $359,500 | $152 | +18% | 1,260 |
| 12 | Utah | $303,040 | $331,720 | $146 | +13.4% | 210 |
| 13 | Rhode Island | $298,550 | $379,490 | $144 | +11.7% | 300 |
| 14 | Alabama | $294,500 | $311,180 | $142 | +10.2% | 310 |
| 15 | Oregon | $294,070 | $268,570 | $141 | +10.1% | 230 |
| 16 | Colorado | $291,400 | $299,990 | $140 | +9.1% | 450 |
| 17 | Vermont | $287,550 | $228,670 | $138 | +7.6% | 180 |
| 18 | Ohio | $286,650 | $249,990 | $138 | +7.3% | 1,540 |
| 19 | North Carolina | $283,840 | $289,780 | $136 | +6.2% | 1,700 |
| 20 | Maryland | $276,280 | $260,410 | $133 | +3.4% | 3,250 |
| 21 | Mississippi | $275,760 | $325,610 | $133 | +3.2% | 390 |
| 22 | California | $273,270 | $313,890 | $131 | +2.3% | 6,370 |
| 23 | Oklahoma | $270,930 | $216,570 | $130 | +1.4% | 490 |
| 24 | Florida | $266,790 | $222,600 | $128 | -0.2% | 2,390 |
| 25 | Missouri | $259,950 | $216,570 | $125 | -2.7% | 160 |
| 26 | Texas | $254,300 | $269,110 | $122 | -4.8% | 3,850 |
| 27 | Massachusetts | $253,080 | $285,250 | $122 | -5.3% | 1,590 |
| 28 | Kentucky | $250,140 | $241,530 | $120 | -6.4% | 1,060 |
| 29 | Louisiana | $238,520 | $210,390 | $115 | -10.7% | — |
| 30 | Tennessee | $238,020 | $232,220 | $114 | -10.9% | 1,370 |
| 31 | Arizona | $230,970 | $259,320 | $111 | -13.6% | 2,570 |
| 32 | New Hampshire | $229,630 | $229,210 | $110 | -14.1% | 450 |
| 33 | Pennsylvania | $226,950 | $213,310 | $109 | -15.1% | 990 |
| 34 | Nebraska | $226,440 | $221,360 | $109 | -15.3% | 900 |
| 35 | Connecticut | $216,230 | $208,000 | $104 | -19.1% | 980 |
| 36 | New York | $213,360 | $183,460 | $103 | -20.1% | 10,000 |
| 37 | Arkansas | $210,540 | $233,130 | $101 | -21.2% | 290 |
| 38 | District of Columbia | $207,560 | $223,250 | $100 | -22.3% | 490 |
| 39 | Michigan | $194,040 | $149,990 | $93 | -27.4% | 2,060 |
| 40 | Illinois | $192,450 | $140,680 | $93 | -28% | 1,130 |
| 41 | Iowa | $191,200 | $122,920 | $92 | -28.4% | 380 |
| 42 | West Virginia | $189,160 | $72,680 | $91 | -29.2% | 630 |
| 43 | New Jersey | $165,650 | $89,990 | $80 | -38% | 2,920 |
| 44 | Nevada | $162,050 | $114,090 | $78 | -39.4% | 390 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 192 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $485,900 | $424,610 | 140 |
| 2 | Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $459,790 | $362,320 | 90 |
| 3 | Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $430,970 | $350,220 | — |
| 4 | Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN | $416,860 | $412,650 | 120 |
| 5 | Jackson, TN | $412,460 | $295,350 | 160 |
| 6 | Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $385,880 | $350,180 | 80 |
| 7 | Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $379,490 | $297,010 | 330 |
| 8 | Tulsa, OK | $377,580 | $331,740 | 190 |
| 9 | South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $376,690 | $339,320 | 70 |
| 10 | South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $374,680 | $328,150 | 80 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing general internal medicine physicianss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Educational Services, Privately Owned | $581,750 | $390,360 | 4,570 |
| 2 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Privately Owned | $581,750 | $393,890 | 4,520 |
| 3 | Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals, Privately Owned | $364,890 | $336,760 | 40 |
| 4 | Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories | $352,550 | $394,040 | 40 |
| 5 | Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals, Privately Owned | $323,130 | $300,360 | 730 |
| 6 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $303,100 | $322,670 | 160 |
| 7 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $303,100 | $322,670 | 160 |
| 8 | Sector 55 - Management of Companies and Enterprises | $303,100 | $322,670 | 160 |
| 9 | Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals | $286,560 | $284,490 | 80 |
| 10 | Offices of Physicians | $278,160 | $278,130 | 36,340 |
| 11 | Ambulatory Health Care Services | $276,570 | $277,150 | 39,780 |
| 12 | Outpatient Care Centers | $270,380 | $272,060 | 3,010 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do general internal medicine physicians make in the U.S.?
The median general internal medicine physicians salary in the United States is $256,560 per year (mean $267,200), and about 80% earn between $73,570 and $475,430.
How much do general internal medicine physicians make per hour?
Roughly $128 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $267,200 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays general internal medicine physicians the most?
Georgia has the highest average pay for general internal medicine physicians at $388,060 per year (median $425,460).
What is the job outlook for general internal medicine physicians?
Employment is projected to change +3.3% from 2024 to 2034 (About as fast as average), with about 2,100 openings per year.
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