What are the main factors that influence an Internist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Internist?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Internist roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change An Internist's salary?

An Internist's salary grows with experience: starting around $259,144 for beginners, reaching about $261,472 at mid-level, and approach $267,477 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Internist?

Internist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Internist roles are District of Columbia $290,200, California $289,100, Massachusetts $285,200. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Internist roles make?

Salaries for Internist level roles vary by specialization: Hospitalist Internist MD DO: $265,826; Physician - Internal Medicine: $262,033; General Internist: $258,432; Internist Physician: $223,805; Veterinarian Internist: $119,263.

Internist Salary in Delaware

How much does an Internist make in Delaware?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Internist in Delaware is $265,400 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $128.

However, an Internist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $317,937
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $249,800 to $292,900
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $235,597

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Internist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$292,900	$24,408	$5,633	$141
Average	$265,400	$22,117	$5,104	$128
25th Percentile	$249,800	$20,817	$4,804	$120

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Key Factors That Influence Internist Salaries

An Internist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Internist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Internist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $259,144
Early Career (1-2 years): $260,308
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $261,472
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $263,101
Expert (over 8 years): $267,477

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Internist	$259,144
Intermediate Level Internist	$260,308
Senior Level Internist	$261,472
Specialist Level Internist	$263,101
Expert Level Internist	$267,477

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How Do Internist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Internists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $290,200.
California: $289,100.
Massachusetts: $285,200.

District of Columbia $290,200 California $289,100 Massachusetts $285,200 Washington $284,200 New Jersey $284,100 Alaska $283,700 Connecticut $280,100 New York $278,600

Hawaii $273,900 Rhode Island $271,700 Maryland $270,200 Minnesota $268,200 Colorado $267,400 Illinois $267,100 Oregon $266,100 Delaware $265,400

New Hampshire $264,900 Virginia $263,900 Pennsylvania $260,900 Nevada $259,400 North Dakota $258,900 Michigan $258,100 Wisconsin $257,800 Vermont $257,200

Texas $255,600 Maine $255,500 Arizona $255,400 Ohio $255,200 Georgia $252,800 Indiana $251,600 Wyoming $251,300 Utah $251,000

Iowa $250,800 Kansas $249,600 Louisiana $249,200 North Carolina $249,100 Missouri $249,000 Florida $248,000 Montana $247,400 Nebraska $246,900

Kentucky $246,600 South Carolina $245,600 Tennessee $244,900 Idaho $244,700 New Mexico $242,700 Oklahoma $242,300 Alabama $240,800 South Dakota $238,200

Arkansas $236,800 West Virginia $236,000 Mississippi $233,700

Top Paying Cities for Internists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $264,200
Little Creek: $266,100
Magnolia: $265,800

Lincoln, DE $264,200 Little Creek, DE $266,100 Magnolia, DE $265,800 Milford, DE $264,900 Marydel, DE $265,300 Millsboro, DE $263,100 Millville, DE $263,500 Milton, DE $264,000

Nassau, DE $264,200 Ocean View, DE $263,500 Rehoboth Beach, DE $264,000 Seaford, DE $264,100 Selbyville, DE $263,000 Smyrna, DE $266,300 Viola, DE $265,100 Woodside, DE $265,800

Bear, DE $265,200 Newark, DE $265,100 Claymont, DE $265,600 Delaware City, DE $265,400 Hockessin, DE $265,100 Kirkwood, DE $265,300 Middletown, DE $265,400 Montchanin, DE $265,100

New Castle, DE $265,200 Odessa, DE $265,600 Port Penn, DE $265,700 Rockland, DE $265,200 Saint Georges, DE $265,300 Townsend, DE $265,700 Winterthur, DE $265,200 Lewes, DE $264,100

Wilmington, DE $265,100 Dover, DE $266,100 Dover Afb, DE $264,700 Bethany Beach, DE $263,200 Bethel, DE $263,500 Bridgeville, DE $264,100 Camden Wyoming, DE $265,400 Cheswold, DE $266,100

Clayton, DE $266,100 Dagsboro, DE $263,000 Delmar, DE $262,600 Ellendale, DE $263,400 Felton, DE $264,900 Fenwick Island, DE $263,100 Frankford, DE $262,600 Frederica, DE $265,100

Georgetown, DE $262,900 Greenwood, DE $264,100 Harbeson, DE $263,200 Harrington, DE $264,500 Hartly, DE $265,400 Houston, DE $264,200 Kenton, DE $266,100 Laurel, DE $262,800

Yorklyn, DE $265,200

Internist Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Internist salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $298,637. While startup companies pay approximate $253,651.

Internist Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$253,651
Growth Stage	51~500	$267,979
Established	501~5000	$288,647
Enterprise	5000+	$298,637

Internist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Internist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Healthcare and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Internist positions in Pharmaceuticals or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Internist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Internist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$345,020	$166.0	30%
Biotechnology	$291,940	$140.0	10%

Internist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Internist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$249,800

Average $265,400/year

$292,900

$20,817

Average $22,117/month

$24,408

$4,804

Average $5,104/week

$5,633

$120

Average $128/hour

$141

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$292,900	$24,408	$5,633	$141
Average	$265,400	$22,117	$5,104	$128
25th Percentile	$249,800	$20,817	$4,804	$120

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