General Internal Medicine Physicians salary
Healthcare · OCC code 29-1216 · gross annual wage · BLS OEWS May 2024
General Internal Medicine Physicians in the US earn a median of $236,350 per year (mean $262,710) as of the BLS OEWS May 2024 survey — that is +377.5% versus the $49,500 median for all US jobs, more than 2.5x the US median wage for all jobs. The middle half earn between $135,240 and $239,200+; the top 10% earn $239,200+ or more. The median hourly wage is $113.63. About 66,640 are employed nationally. The highest-paying state is Georgia ($239,200+). Wages are gross (pre-tax) and vary by employer, experience and location.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data as of OEWS May 2024 (BLS), retrieved June 2026.
General Internal Medicine Physicians pay range (national percentiles)
What general internal medicine physicians earn across the pay distribution, nationally (BLS OEWS, May 2024):
| Pay level | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile (lowest-paid 10%) | $70,100 |
| 25th percentile | $135,240 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $236,350 |
| Mean (average) | $262,710 |
| 75th percentile | $239,200+ |
| 90th percentile (highest-paid 10%) | $239,200+ |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data as of OEWS May 2024 (BLS), retrieved June 2026.
A dash (—) means BLS did not release that figure; a plus (+) means the wage is at or above the BLS top code of $239,200/yr. See what wage percentiles mean or check where your salary ranks.
General Internal Medicine Physicians salary by state
Median and mean wage for general internal medicine physicians in each of the 42 states with published data, highest median first. The national median is $236,350.
| # | State | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia | $239,200+ | $406,430 | 5,000 |
| 2 | Missouri | $239,200+ | $367,020 | 90 |
| 3 | South Dakota | $239,200+ | $339,050 | 160 |
| 4 | Minnesota | $239,200+ | $327,510 | 1,870 |
| 5 | Washington | $239,200+ | $323,100 | 810 |
| 6 | Wisconsin | $239,200+ | $311,260 | 980 |
| 7 | Indiana | $239,200+ | $308,560 | 1,920 |
| 8 | North Dakota | $239,200+ | $306,540 | 160 |
| 9 | California | $239,200+ | $298,620 | 7,060 |
| 10 | Maine | $239,200+ | $292,760 | 240 |
| 11 | Texas | $239,200+ | $291,820 | 2,930 |
| 12 | Mississippi | $239,200+ | $285,170 | 330 |
| 13 | Idaho | $239,200+ | $282,320 | 310 |
| 14 | Florida | $239,200+ | $280,390 | 2,280 |
| 15 | Iowa | $239,200+ | $280,320 | 360 |
| 16 | New Mexico | $239,200+ | $277,580 | 100 |
| 17 | New Hampshire | $239,200+ | $275,490 | 350 |
| 18 | Maryland | $239,200+ | $270,880 | 4,130 |
| 19 | North Carolina | $239,200+ | $268,830 | 1,740 |
| 20 | Colorado | $239,200+ | $268,320 | 700 |
| 21 | Utah | $239,200+ | $267,930 | 120 |
| 22 | Massachusetts | $239,200+ | $256,760 | 2,010 |
| 23 | Oklahoma | $239,200+ | $256,270 | 440 |
| 24 | Oregon | $239,200+ | $253,920 | 410 |
| 25 | West Virginia | $234,960 | $254,790 | 540 |
| 26 | Illinois | $234,880 | $255,550 | 1,660 |
| 27 | Kentucky | $231,240 | $307,100 | 510 |
| 28 | Vermont | $228,840 | $255,890 | 200 |
| 29 | Michigan | $227,270 | $233,870 | 1,810 |
| 30 | Arizona | $239,200+ | $226,820 | 1,700 |
| 31 | Montana | $239,200+ | $223,380 | 270 |
| 32 | Rhode Island | $223,340 | $262,620 | 340 |
| 33 | Connecticut | $214,190 | $211,990 | 620 |
| 34 | District of Columbia | $209,250 | $194,440 | 620 |
| 35 | Louisiana | $203,740 | $215,330 | 1,000 |
| 36 | Nebraska | $178,620 | $201,330 | 740 |
| 37 | New York | $173,340 | $205,460 | 11,110 |
| 38 | Ohio | $169,990 | $204,240 | 1,900 |
| 39 | New Jersey | $155,570 | $208,350 | 2,210 |
| 40 | Nevada | $154,040 | $145,540 | 400 |
| 41 | Delaware | $153,600 | $205,520 | — |
| 42 | Tennessee | $67,150 | $165,060 | 2,680 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data as of OEWS May 2024 (BLS), retrieved June 2026.
Highest median: Georgia ($239,200+). Lowest: Tennessee ($67,150).
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| Occupation | Median wage | Mean wage | vs US median |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Internal Medicine Physicians (this job) | $236,350 | $262,710 | +377.5% |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $238,380 | $256,830 | +381.6% |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $226,600 | $280,570 | +357.8% |
| Dentists, General | $172,790 | $196,100 | +249.1% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $171,200 | $187,990 | +245.9% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $167,740 | $175,710 | +238.9% |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do general internal medicine physicians make?
General Internal Medicine Physicians earn a national median of $236,350 per year (mean $262,710) as of the BLS OEWS May 2024 survey. The middle half earn between $135,240 (25th percentile) and $239,200+ (75th percentile); the top 10% earn $239,200+ or more and the bottom 10% earn under $70,100. These are gross, pre-tax wages.
What is the hourly wage for general internal medicine physicians?
The median hourly wage is $113.63 and the mean is $126.31 (BLS OEWS, May 2024). BLS reports some occupations only as annual wages, in which case hourly figures are shown as a dash.
Which state pays general internal medicine physicians the most?
Georgia has the highest median wage for general internal medicine physicians at $239,200+, versus a national median of $236,350. State pay reflects local cost of living, demand and industry mix. See the full state table on this page.
How many general internal medicine physicians are there in the US?
BLS estimates about 66,640 general internal medicine physicians are employed in the US (OEWS, May 2024). Among the 124 occupations tracked here, this job ranks #2 of 124 by median pay.
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Sources & accuracy
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 (OCC 29-1216), gross annual wages, U.S. public domain, retrieved June 2026. OEWS figures are survey estimates and reflect pay before tax. Your actual pay depends on employer, experience, certifications, industry and location. This is information, not financial or career advice — see our methodology and disclaimer.
Last updated: 2026-06-20