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Average Internal Medicine physician Salary in Boston Metro, Massachusetts

As of September 14, 2026, an Internal Medicine physician in Boston Metro, Massachusetts earns approximately $260,000 per year ($21,667 monthly). Based on an average 47-hour work week, this translates to about $108 per hour. Looking for broader data? See Internal Medicine salaries in Massachusetts or the national Internal Medicine overview.

Based on
3 salaries

Internal Medicine physician Compensation in Boston Metro

From 3 verified physician salary submissions in Boston Metro, SalaryDr is seeing total compensation ranging from $250,000 to $290,000, with top performers earning up to $290,000 annually. Compared to the Massachusetts median of $340,000, Internal Medicine physician salaries in Boston Metro are lower by $80,000 (24%).

Local Market Analysis

In Boston Metro, base salary accounts for 97% of total compensation—about $260,000—with the remaining amount coming from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives. The most common work environment is Academic (67% of physicians).

Work-Life Balance in Boston Metro

Local internal medicine physician physicians report 3.3/5 career satisfaction in Boston Metro.

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Our salary data is based on anonymous submissions from practicing physicians across the United States. We verify and clean the data to ensure accuracy and remove outliers.

Last updated: September 14, 2026

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Salary Distribution

$0K$75K$150K$225K$300K$250,00025th$260,000Median$290,00075th

Distribution based on 3 verified physician salary submissions.

Median Salary: $260,000

Physician Satisfaction in Internal Medicine

Satisfaction Rating

3.3/5

Average satisfaction rating reported by Internal Medicine physicians (1-5 scale).

Would Choose Again

33%

Percentage of Internal Medicine physicians who would choose this specialty again.

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

$266,667

Median Salary

$260,000

Salary Range

$250,000 - $290,000

National Comparison

National Average

$377,444

Difference

-29% vs National Average

Sample Size

3 local / 12 national reports

Salary by Practice Type

Academic
Average Salary
$270,000
Sample Size
2 submissions
Hospital-employed
Average Salary
$260,000
Sample Size
1 submissions
Salary breakdown by practice type
Practice TypeAverage SalarySample Size
Academic$270,0002 submissions
Hospital-employed$260,0001 submissions

* Practice types with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.

Take-Home Pay Calculator

Total Salary
$260,000
Federal Income Tax
-$61,374
State Income Tax
-$13,000
FICA Tax
-$14,763
Take-Home Pay
$170,863
Monthly
$14,239
Taxes (34.3%)
Take-Home (65.7%)
Based on single filing status in Massachusetts. Results may vary.