General Internal Medicine Physicians Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for general internal medicine physicians in the U.S. is $256,560 ($123.35 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $256,560
- Mean annual wage
- $267,200
- Median hourly wage
- $123.35
- Employment
- 67,150
67,150 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $73,570 | $35.37 |
| 25th percentile | $124,470 | $59.84 |
| Median (50th) | $256,560 | $123.35 |
| 75th percentile | $374,850 | $180.22 |
| 90th percentile | $475,430 | $228.57 |
Highest-paying states for general internal medicine physicians
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $425,460 | 5,440 |
| Rhode Island | $379,490 | 300 |
| Minnesota | $373,700 | 2,270 |
| Wisconsin | $367,160 | 1,450 |
| Alaska | $366,080 | 110 |
| South Carolina | $359,500 | 1,260 |
| Idaho | $355,390 | 130 |
| Washington | $340,010 | 1,100 |
| North Dakota | $338,400 | 200 |
| Utah | $331,720 | 210 |
Lowest-paying states
- West Virginia: $72,680 median annual wage
- New Jersey: $89,990 median annual wage
- Nevada: $114,090 median annual wage
- Iowa: $122,920 median annual wage
- Illinois: $140,680 median annual wage
About this occupation
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 tasks
- Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
- Conduct research to develop or test medications, treatments, or procedures to prevent or control disease or injury.
- Plan, implement, or administer health programs in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention and treatment of injuries or illnesses.
- Prepare government or organizational reports on birth, death, and disease statistics, workforce evaluations, or the medical status of individuals.
- Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
- Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Doctoral or professional degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral or professional degree | 100.0% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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