Internal Medicine Resident Salary in the United States

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

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Internal Medicine Resident in the United States is $67,017 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $82,552
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $58,744 to $75,149
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $51,213
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Internal Medicine Resident Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $75,149 $6,262 $1,445 $36
Average $67,017 $5,585 $1,289 $32
25th Percentile $58,744 $4,895 $1,130 $28
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Key Factors That Influence Internal Medicine Resident Salaries

An Internal Medicine Resident'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 Internal Medicine Residents

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: $84,528
  • San Francisco: $83,603
  • Oakland: $81,841

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

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 13.44% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Technical Sales (Mentioned in 1.75% Job Postings): Promoting and selling products to demonstrate the product's advanced technical functions and specifications to customers.
  • Quotations (Mentioned in 1.3% Job Postings): A quotation is the repetition of a sentence, phrase, or passage from speech or text that someone has said or written. In oral speech, it is the representation of an utterance that is introduced by a quotative marker, such as a verb of saying.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 13.44%
Technical Sales 1.75%
Quotations 1.3%
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 Resident's salary.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 28%.
  • Work Ethic: Can increase your salary by up to 28%.
  • Technical Sales Support: Can increase your salary by up to 26%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Commitment
$85,781
28%
Work Ethic
$85,781
28%
Technical Sales Support
$84,441
26%
Chemistry
$81,760
22%
Sales Support
$80,420
20%
Collaboration
$79,080
18%
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Internal Medicine Resident Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Internal Medicine Resident roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Internal Medicine Resident positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Internal Medicine Resident as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Internal Medicine Resident

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking$83,771$40.025%
Pharmaceuticals$80,420$39.020%
Aerospace & Defense$77,069$37.015%
Biotechnology$75,059$36.012%
Energy & Utilities$73,718$35.010%

How Education impacts an Internal Medicine Resident's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Internal Medicine Residents enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Internal Medicine Resident with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $60,514 and $66,012).

Internal Medicine Resident Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Internal Medicine Resident
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 8.5%
High School 8.5%
Associates 13.2%
Bachelors 62.8%
Masters 14.7%
Doctorate 0.8%
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Internal Medicine Resident Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Internal Medicine Resident'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 Resident

Salaries for an Internal Medicine Resident can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $58,452 in 2023 to around $57,975 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Internal Medicine Resident salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Internal Medicine Resident Over Time

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2023
$58,452
2024
$58,131
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$57,975
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Most common benefits for Internal Medicine Resident

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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

    6 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

    25 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

    3 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

    3 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

    6 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

    2 Days Ago

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FAQ about Internal Medicine Resident

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

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Internal Medicine Resident roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

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