Internist Career in California
Based on 10 verified physician submissions from California
58/ 100
$350,000
Median Salary
+3% vs national
3.7/5
Satisfaction
56%
Would Choose Again
7,060
BLS Employed in California
Internal Medicine Salary in California
25th Percentile
$335,000
Median
$350,000
75th Percentile
$425,000
Practice Settings in California
| Setting | Median Salary | Count |
|---|---|---|
| Academic | $360,000 | 2 |
| Private Practice | $350,000 | 3 |
| Hospital Employed | $345,000 | 4 |
What Physicians Actually Say
Thematic analysis of career insights from Internal Medicine in California physicians. Based on 6 anonymized responses.
About the Career (3 responses)
Compensation
33%1 physician mentioned this
“Pay is low relative to amount of money hospitalists bring to the hospital”— Independent / Contract-Based, 7 yrs
Lifestyle
33%1 physician mentioned this
“Less admin burden, better hours, no nights”— Hospital Employed, 4 yrs
Administrative Burden
33%1 physician mentioned this
“Less admin burden, better hours, no nights”— Hospital Employed, 4 yrs
Call Burden
33%1 physician mentioned this
“Less admin burden, better hours, no nights”— Hospital Employed, 4 yrs
SalaryDr Career Intelligence
Based on 10 verified physician submissions + BLS employment projections
0
/ 100
Good
* Limited data — score may shift as more physicians contribute
Score Breakdown
Salary
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Satisfaction
0
Demand
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Would Choose Again
0
Work-Life Balance
0
Training ROI
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AI Resilience
0
Demand score powered by BLS Employment Projections (2024-2034): 3.3% projected growth (as fast as average)