Internal Medicine Residency Salary in the United States

How much does an Internal Medicine Residency make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Internal Medicine Residency in the United States is $160,636 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $77.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $192,959
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $144,740 to $177,555
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $130,268
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View as table View as graph 25% $144,740 10% $130,268 90% $192,959 75% $177,555 $160,636 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

Internal Medicine Residency Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $177,555 $14,796 $3,415 $85
Average $160,636 $13,386 $3,089 $77
25th Percentile $144,740 $12,062 $2,783 $70
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Key Factors That Influence Internal Medicine Residency Salaries

An Internal Medicine Residency'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 Internal Medicine Residency Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Internal Medicine Residency'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): $111,912
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $125,163
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $146,374
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $163,948
  • Expert (over 8 years): $341,829
Levels Salary
Revenue S... Level Internal Medicine Residency$111,912
Revenue M... Level Internal Medicine Residency$125,163
Revenue S... Level Internal Medicine Residency$146,374
Internal ... Level Internal Medicine Residency$163,948
Chief Rev... Level Internal Medicine Residency$341,829
$111,912 0 yr
$125,163 < 2 yrs
$146,374 2-4 yrs
$163,948 5-8 yrs
$341,829 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Internal Medicine Residencies

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: $202,610
  • San Francisco: $200,392
  • Oakland: $196,169

What Skills Can Increase an Internal Medicine Residency's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 5.68% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Contract Review (Mentioned in 2.27% Job Postings): Evaluating, interpreting, and improving the terms used in contractual agreements.
  • Cloud Computing (Mentioned in 1.14% Job Postings): Cloud computing is the on-demand availability of computer system resources, especially data storage and computing power, without direct active management by the user. The term is generally used to describe data centers available to many users over the Internet. Large clouds, predominant today, often have functions distributed over multiple locations from central servers. If the connection to the user is relatively close, it may be designated an edge server. Clouds may be limited to a single organization (enterprise clouds), be available to many organizations (public cloud), or a combination of both (hybrid cloud). Cloud computing relies on sharing of resources to achieve coherence and economies of scale. Advocates of public and hybrid clouds note that cloud computing allows companies to avoid or minimize up-front IT infrastructure costs. Proponents also claim that cloud computing allows enterprises to get their applications up and running faster, with improved manageability and less maintenance, and that it enables IT teams to more rapidly adjust resources to meet fluctuating and unpredictable demand. Cloud providers typically use a "pay-as-you-go" model, which can lead to unexpected operating expenses if administrators are not familiarized with cloud-pricing models.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 5.68%
Contract Review 2.27%
Cloud Computing 1.14%
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 an Internal Medicine Residency's salary.
  • Delegating: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Pipeline Management: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Contract Review: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Delegating
$178,306
11%
Pipeline Management
$175,093
9%
Contract Review
$170,274
6%
Alignment
$167,061
4%
Budgeting
$167,061
4%
Big Data
$167,061
4%
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Internal Medicine Residency Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Internal Medicine Residency roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Internal Medicine Residency positions in MFG Nondurable or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Internal Medicine Residency as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Internal Medicine Residency

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking$240,954$116.050%

Internal Medicine Residency Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Internal Medicine Residency'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 Internal Medicine Residency

Salaries for an Internal Medicine Residency can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $175,544 in 2023 to around $171,440 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Internal Medicine Residency salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Internal Medicine Residency Over Time

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$175,544
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$174,196
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  • 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

    5 Days Ago

  • Alina TeleHealth

    Columbus, OH

    Alina TeleHealth | Columbus, OH

    Are you a Family or Internal Medicine doctor seeking an opportunity to provide in-person evaluations without the hassle of prescription management. Join us... more

    24 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

    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

    2 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

    5 Days Ago

  • Ohio State University

    Columbus, OH

    Ohio State University | Columbus, OH

    Job Title. Physician Internal Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Hospital Medicine (Open Rank/Track Faculty). Department. The Ohio State University College of Me... more

    1 Day Ago

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FAQ about Internal Medicine Residency

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

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Internal Medicine Residency roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

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