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General Internal Medicine Physicians Salary in California
Ranked #22 of 44 · CA
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of general internal medicine physicianss in California earn between $74,180 and $441,710. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean general internal medicine physicians salary in California is $273,270, about 2.3% above the U.S. average ($267,200). That works out to roughly $131/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in California
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $430,970 | $350,220 | — |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $361,590 | $312,780 | — |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $351,670 | $337,770 | — |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $347,870 | $306,970 | — |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $314,720 | $314,020 | — |
| Visalia, CA | $307,430 | $241,950 | 70 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $303,980 | $276,260 | — |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $289,840 | $258,160 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do general internal medicine physicians make in California?
The median general internal medicine physicians salary in California is $313,890 per year (mean $273,270), and about 80% earn between $74,180 and $441,710.
How much do general internal medicine physicians make per hour in California?
Roughly $131 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $273,270 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is California a high-paying state for general internal medicine physicians?
California ranks #22 of 44 states for general internal medicine physicians pay. Its mean salary of $273,270 is about 2.3% above the U.S. average of $267,200.
Which metro areas in California pay general internal medicine physicians the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in California for general internal medicine physicians are Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA ($430,970), Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA ($361,590), San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA ($351,670), by median annual wage.