General Internal Medicine Salary in the United States

How much does a General Internal Medicine make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a General Internal Medicine in the United States is $239,072 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $115.

However, a General Internal Medicine's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $312,296
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $198,289 to $277,400
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $161,158
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General Internal Medicine Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $277,400 $23,117 $5,335 $133
Average $239,072 $19,923 $4,598 $115
25th Percentile $198,289 $16,524 $3,813 $95
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Key Factors That Influence General Internal Medicine Salaries

A General Internal Medicine'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Top Paying Cities for General Internal Medicines

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:

  • San Jose: $301,542
  • San Francisco: $298,240
  • Oakland: $291,955

What Skills Can Increase a General Internal Medicine's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 14.56% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Personal Fitness (Mentioned in 2.46% Job Postings): Personal fitness as one's ability to execute daily activities with optimal performance, endurance, and strength with the management of disease, fatigue, and stress and reduced sedentary behavior.
  • Collective Bargaining (Mentioned in 1.13% Job Postings): Collective bargaining is a process of negotiation between employers and a group of employees aimed at agreements to regulate working salaries, working conditions, benefits, and other aspects of workers' compensation and rights for workers. The interests of the employees are commonly presented by representatives of a trade union to which the employees belong. The collective agreements reached by these negotiations usually set out wage scales, working hours, training, health and safety, overtime, grievance mechanisms, and rights to participate in workplace or company affairs. The union may negotiate with a single employer (who is typically representing a company's shareholders) or may negotiate with a group of businesses, depending on the country, to reach an industry-wide agreement. A collective agreement functions as a labour contract between an employer and one or more unions. Collective bargaining consists of the process of negotiation between representatives of a union and employers (generally represented by management, or, in some countries such as Austria, Sweden and the Netherlands, by an employers' organization) in respect of the terms and conditions of employment of employees, such as wages, hours of work, working conditions, grievance procedures, and about the rights and responsibilities of trade unions. The parties often refer to the result of the negotiation as a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or as a collective employment agreement (CEA).
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 14.56%
Personal Fitness 2.46%
Collective Bargaining 1.13%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a General Internal Medicine's salary.
  • Resource Management: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Physical Education: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Tutoring: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Resource Management
$274,933
15%
Physical Education
$272,542
14%
Tutoring
$262,979
10%
Staff Development
$258,198
8%
Collective Bargaining
$255,807
7%
Fiscal Management
$255,807
7%
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General Internal Medicine Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For General Internal Medicine roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 15% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Education, offers compensation 10% above the average. Conversely, General Internal Medicine positions in Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view General Internal Medicine as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a General Internal Medicine

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Education$262,979$126.010%

How Education impacts a General Internal Medicine's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many General Internal Medicines enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a General Internal Medicine with a Bachelor's Degree is between $211,333 and $246,764).

General Internal Medicine Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for General Internal Medicine
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 17.4%
High School 65.2%
Associates 17.4%
Bachelors 17.4%
Masters 65.2%
Doctorate 17.4%
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General Internal Medicine Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a General Internal Medicine'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.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for General Internal Medicine

Salaries for a General Internal Medicine can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $199,238 in 2023 to around $190,871 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of General Internal Medicine salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of General Internal Medicine Over Time

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2023
$199,238
2024
$197,204
2025
$190,871
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2024 $197,204
2025 $190,871
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  • She Recruits. LLC

    Columbus, OH

    She Recruits. LLC | Columbus, OH

    Job Title:Primary Care Physician Location:Columbus, OH Compensation:Base salary starts at $250,000 with an incentive bonus up to $20,000 in the first year ... more

    2 Days Ago

  • Inspire Healthcare

    Columbus, OH

    Inspire Healthcare | Columbus, OH

    Seeking a Board-Certified FM or IM or Geriatric Medicine Physician - Outpatient responsibilities only - Bi-lingual Arabic / English a must - Full-time perm... more

    2 Days Ago

  • ProHealth One

    Columbus, OH

    ProHealth One | Columbus, OH

    Physician Assistant Internal Medicine (Part-Time)Location:Columbus, OHSchedule:Part-Time (Flexible Schedule. 2 3 days per week)Reports To:Internal Medicine... more

    2 Days Ago

  • NP Now LLC

    Columbus, OH

    NP Now LLC | Columbus, OH

    Internal Medicine Physician Opportunity in Lima, Ohio. Physician led health system seeks an Internal Medicine Physician in and around Lima, Ohio. Just 1 ho... more

    4 Days Ago

  • Trinity Health

    Columbus, OH

    Trinity Health | Columbus, OH

    Mount Carmel, a member of Trinity Health and one of the premier health systems in central Ohio, is seeking a BC/BE Internal Medicine Physician to join our ... more

    2 Days Ago

  • Ohio State University

    Columbus, OH

    Ohio State University | Columbus, OH

    Physician- Department of Internal Medicine | Interventional Pulmonologist (Open Rank/Track Faculty). The Ohio State University College of Medicine and the ... more

    4 Days Ago

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FAQ about General Internal Medicine

1. What industry pays the highest salary for General Internal Medicine?

The Education industry offers the highest average compensation for General Internal Medicine roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

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