General Internal Medicine Physician Salary
General Internal Medicine Physicians earn a median $239,200+ a year nationally. Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
What general internal medicine physicians do
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.
- Typical education
- Doctoral or professional degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Internship/residency
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +4.0% (about average)
- Openings per year
- 1,900
- Self-employed
- 4%
Employment of general internal medicine physicians is projected to grow 4.0% from 2025 to 2035, about the same as the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 1,900 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
General Internal Medicine Physician take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
- Federal income tax$53,403
- Social Security (6.2%)$11,439
- Medicare (1.45%)$4,229
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$187,489
Marginal rate: 32% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $73,570 | $35.37 | $60,586 |
| 25th percentile | $124,470 | $59.84 | $96,341 |
| Median (50th) | $256,560+ | $123.35 | $187,489 |
| 75th percentile | $374,850+ | $180.22 | $262,070 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $475,430+ | $228.57 | $325,084 |
Best cities for general internal medicine physicians (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $105,960 | $78,161 | $69,438 | 10,380 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- New York, NY — $105,960
General Internal Medicine Physician salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $239,200+ | — | $272,319 | $103,490 – $239,200+ | 5,440 |
| Rhode Island | $239,200+ | — | $246,364 | $69,590 – $239,200+ | 300 |
| Minnesota | $239,200+ | — | $231,742 | $197,440 – $239,200+ | 2,270 |
| Wisconsin | $239,200+ | — | $238,709 | $74,160 – $239,200+ | 1,450 |
| Alaska | $239,200+ | — | $256,576 | $163,230 – $239,200+ | 110 |
| South Carolina | $239,200+ | — | $232,041 | $102,500 – $239,200+ | 1,260 |
| Idaho | $239,200+ | — | $232,151 | $133,880 – $239,200+ | 130 |
| Washington | $239,200+ | — | $240,243 | $222,990 – $239,200+ | 1,100 |
| North Dakota | $239,200+ | — | $233,469 | $190,430 – $239,200+ | 200 |
| Utah | $239,200+ | — | $221,088 | $161,890 – $239,200+ | 210 |
| Mississippi | $239,200+ | — | $218,929 | $67,440 – $239,200+ | 390 |
| Maine | $239,200+ | — | $204,591 | $185,760 – $239,200+ | 270 |
| Indiana | $239,200+ | — | $214,947 | $177,830 – $239,200+ | 2,380 |
| California | $239,200+ | — | $194,836 | $74,180 – $239,200+ | 6,370 |
| Alabama | $239,200+ | — | $206,887 | $156,060 – $239,200+ | 310 |
| Colorado | $239,200+ | — | $202,679 | $176,330 – $239,200+ | 450 |
| North Carolina | $239,200+ | — | $197,720 | $123,810 – $239,200+ | 1,700 |
| Massachusetts | $239,200+ | — | $191,893 | $84,750 – $239,200+ | 1,590 |
| South Dakota | $239,200+ | — | $202,973 | $222,550 – $239,200+ | 160 |
| Texas | $239,200+ | — | $195,728 | $69,460 – $239,200+ | 3,850 |
| Oregon | $239,200+ | — | $171,085 | $228,850 – $239,200+ | 230 |
| Maryland | $239,200+ | — | $177,034 | $135,630 – $239,200+ | 3,250 |
| Arizona | $239,200+ | — | $183,026 | $65,610 – $239,200+ | 2,570 |
| Ohio | $239,200+ | — | $177,083 | $84,180 – $239,200+ | 1,540 |
| Kentucky | $239,200+ | — | $169,285 | $73,510 – $239,200+ | 1,060 |
| Hawaii | $239,200+ | — | $158,847 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | 220 |
| Arkansas | $233,130 | — | $163,228 | $59,180 – $239,200+ | 290 |
| Tennessee | $232,220 | +245.8% | $171,509 | $64,870 – $239,200+ | 1,370 |
| New Hampshire | $229,210 | — | $169,533 | $69,840 – $239,200+ | 450 |
| Vermont | $228,670 | −0.1% | $155,587 | $181,710 – $239,200+ | 180 |
| District of Columbia | $223,250 | +6.7% | $149,613 | $48,710 – $239,200+ | 490 |
| Florida | $222,600 | — | $165,194 | $85,220 – $239,200+ | 2,390 |
| Nebraska | $221,360 | +23.9% | $155,188 | $70,920 – $239,200+ | 900 |
| Missouri | $216,570 | — | $151,889 | $173,630 – $239,200+ | 160 |
| Oklahoma | $216,570 | — | $151,931 | $67,270 – $239,200+ | 490 |
| Pennsylvania | $213,310 | — | $152,181 | $67,360 – $239,200+ | 990 |
| Louisiana | $210,390 | +3.3% | $150,654 | $184,700 – $239,200+ | — |
| Connecticut | $208,000 | −2.9% | $144,489 | $66,740 – $239,200+ | 980 |
| New York | $183,460 | +5.8% | $126,877 | $78,160 – $239,200+ | 10,000 |
| Michigan | $149,990 | −34.0% | $107,660 | $59,440 – $239,200+ | 2,060 |
| Illinois | $140,680 | −40.1% | $100,602 | $63,940 – $239,200+ | 1,130 |
| Iowa | $122,920 | — | $91,263 | $71,420 – $239,200+ | 380 |
| Nevada | $114,090 | −25.9% | $89,092 | $82,970 – $239,200+ | 390 |
| New Jersey | $89,990 | −42.2% | $68,596 | $82,320 – $239,200+ | 2,920 |
| West Virginia | $72,680 | −69.1% | $57,392 | $63,150 – $239,200+ | 630 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neurologist | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +6.4% |
| Family Medicine Physician | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.3% |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.7% |
| Dermatologist | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +6.8% |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.2% |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.6% |
| Cardiologist | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.8% |
| Physicians, All Other | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $236,590 | Master's degree | +9.7% |
| Psychiatrist | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.2% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a general internal medicine physician make?
The national median salary for general internal medicine physicians is at least $239,200 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $73,570 and the top 10% earn over $239,200+. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays general internal medicine physicians the most?
Georgia has the highest median pay at $239,200+. After taxes and local prices, New York, NY offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many general internal medicine physicians are there in the U.S.?
About 67,150 people work as general internal medicine physicians nationwide.