Internal Medicine Salary Data
Median Salary
$350,000
Average Salary
$388,706
Salary Range
Percentiles
Breakdown
How much does an Internist make?
As of June 18, 2025, an Internist in the United States earns an average of $350,000 per year ($29,167 monthly). Based on an average 48-hour work week, this translates to approximately $155 per hour.
Salary Range and Distribution
Based on 58 verified physician salary submissions, SalaryDr is seeing total compensation ranging from $300,000 to $380,000, with top performers (90th percentile) earning up to $1,100,000 annually. The majority of Internal Medicine salaries fall between $300,000 (25th percentile) and $380,000 (75th percentile).
Career Growth and Advancement
The salary difference between early-career and experienced Internal Medicine physicians is significant. Entry-level positions start at $335,736, while those with 5+ years of experience earn an average of $438,144 - a 31% increase. This substantial growth reflects the value of experience and skill development in the field.
Practice Settings and Compensation Structure
Base salary makes up 86% of total compensation ($332,740), with the remainder coming from bonuses, profit sharing, and other incentives.
Job Satisfaction and Work-Life Balance
Internal Medicine physicians report high career satisfaction, rating their specialty 3.8 out of 5, with 83% saying they would choose this specialty again.
Salary Distribution
Distribution based on 58 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $350,000
Physician Satisfaction
Would Choose Again
Percentage of Internal Medicine physicians who would choose this specialty again if starting their career over.
Satisfaction Rating
Average satisfaction rating reported by Internal Medicine physicians (1-5 scale).
Career Satisfaction
Physicians cite the variety of cases and patient relationships as most rewarding aspects of this specialty.
Primary Challenges
On-call demands, administrative burden, and work-life balance are cited as the top challenges.
Salary Comparison
Location Statistics
Average Salary
$388,706
Median Salary
$350,000
Salary Range
$300,000 - $380,000
National Comparison
National Average
$388,706
Difference
+0% vs National Average
Sample Size
58 local / 58 national reports
Salary by Practice Type
| Practice Type | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| Private Practice | $518,633 | 12 submissions |
| Hospital-employed | $370,176 | 36 submissions |
| Academic | $299,500 | 10 submissions |
* Practice types with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.
Salary by Experience Level
| Years of Experience | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 years | $352,353 | 17 submissions |
| 3-5 years | $365,208 | 15 submissions |
| 6-10 years | $351,667 | 9 submissions |
| 11-15 years | $551,880 | 10 submissions |
| 16+ years | $363,000 | 6 submissions |
* Experience levels with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.
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Subspecialty Comparison
Hospitalist
Primary Care
| Subspecialty | Average Salary | Sample Size | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitalist | $389,640 | 20 submissions | Focuses on specialized hospitalist procedures and treatments within internal medicine, providing expert care in this specific area. |
| Primary Care | $333,125 | 8 submissions | Focuses on specialized primary care procedures and treatments within internal medicine, providing expert care in this specific area. |
* Subspecialties with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.
* Data is aggregated from verified physician submissions.
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* Salary data is updated monthly based on verified physician submissions.
Internal Medicine Salary by State
Alabama
$370,000/year
3 reports
California
$360,000/year
5 reports
Colorado
$690,000/year
2 reports
Florida
$320,000/year
7 reports
Georgia
$300,000/year
3 reports
Illinois
$310,000/year
8 reports
Iowa
$355,000/year
4 reports
Kansas
$850,000/year
1 reports
Kentucky
$350,000/year
1 reports
Maryland
$225,000/year
1 reports
Massachusetts
$340,000/year
5 reports
Michigan
$865,000/year
2 reports
Minnesota
$410,000/year
1 reports
Mississippi
$350,000/year
1 reports
Missouri
$473,800/year
1 reports
Montana
$370,000/year
1 reports
Nevada
$270,000/year
1 reports
New Mexico
$365,000/year
1 reports
New York
$300,000/year
3 reports
North Dakota
$215,000/year
2 reports
Ohio
$270,000/year
1 reports
Oregon
$380,000/year
1 reports
Pennsylvania
$350,000/year
1 reports
Virginia
$350,000/year
1 reports
West Virginia
$376,000/year
1 reports
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