General Internal Medicine Physicians

Physicians & Surgeons • Healthcare & Medical Careers

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. Excludes "Family Medicine Physicians" (29-1215) and "Pediatricians, General" (29-1221).

Typical Salary (Median)
$236,350
(2024 BLS data)
Half earn more, half earn less
Average Salary (Mean)
$262,710
Mathematical average of all salaries
National Employment
66,640
Education Required
Doctoral degree
BLS Code: 291216

Understanding Salary Statistics: The typical salary (median) shows what a middle-of-the-road General Internal Medicine Physicians earns, making it useful for salary negotiations. The average salary (mean) can be higher due to top earners and is often used in industry reports.

Salary Distribution

National salary ranges for General Internal Medicine Physicians (2024)

10th Percentile
$70,100
25th Percentile
$135,240

Highest Paying Metropolitan Areas

Top 10 metro areas with the highest salaries for General Internal Medicine Physicians

Top Industries

Industries with the most General Internal Medicine Physicians positions

1
Cross-industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local Government
66,640
$262,710 avg
2
Cross-industry, Private Ownership Only
60,560
$272,010 avg
3
Sector 62 - Health Care and Social Assistance
59,110
$261,800 avg
4
Ambulatory Health Care Services
39,100
$279,410 avg
5
Offices of Physicians
35,740
$281,380 avg

Work Environment

Hospital Clinic

Career Overview

💼 About This Career

General Internal Medicine Physicians professionals work in healthcare & medical careers, specifically in physicians & surgeons. This role typically requires doctoral degree and offers a median salary of $236,350.

📊 Job Market Outlook

The job growth outlook for General Internal Medicine Physicians is rated as Moderate. Currently, there are approximately 66,640 people employed in this occupation nationwide.

Related Skills & Keywords

internist internal medicine hospitalist

Data Source: Salary and employment statistics are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program , 2024 data. Historical trends show changes over time. Individual results may vary based on experience, location, and employer.