How much does a academic/research internist make in 2026?

A academic/research internist earns a median salary of $300,000 per year, based on 10 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.

What is the salary range for academic/research internists?

Academic/Research internists earn between $300,000 (25th percentile) and $350,000 (75th percentile), with a median of $300,000.

Source: SalaryDr salary data for Academic/Research Internal Medicine (N=10 verified submissions, updated July 26, 2026, data as of 2026-07-26). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: July 26, 2026 | Based on 10 verified submissions

Academic/Research Internist Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Academic/Research Internist Salary

The median academic/research internist salary is $300,000 per year as of July 2026, based on 10 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr. The average salary is $314,800.

Median Salary: $300,000
Average Salary: $314,800
25th Percentile: $300,000
75th Percentile: $350,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated July 26, 2026

Median

$300,000

Average

$314,800

25th

$300,000

75th

$350,000

Based on 10 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$300K$300,000 – $364K$364,000

25th/Median

$300K$300,000

75th

$350K$350,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$300K$300,000 – $350K$350,000

Median salary

$300K$300,000

Average salary

$315K$314,800

Salary Range

Minimum$300,000

Maximum$364,000

Percentiles

25th$300,000

75th$350,000

Breakdown

Monthly$25,000

Hourly$144

How Academic/Research Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for academic and research physicians. Compensation can vary significantly by employment model — view all employment types on the Internal Medicine salary page.

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Source: SalaryDr salary data for Academic/Research Internal Medicine (N=10 verified submissions, updated July 26, 2026, data as of 2026-07-26). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: July 26, 2026 | Based on 10 verified submissions

Academic/Research Internist Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Academic/Research Internist Salary

The median academic/research internist salary is $300,000 per year as of July 2026, based on 10 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr. The average salary is $314,800.

Median Salary: $300,000
Average Salary: $314,800
25th Percentile: $300,000
75th Percentile: $350,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated July 26, 2026

Median

$300,000

Average

$314,800

25th

$300,000

75th

$350,000

Based on 10 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$300K$300,000 – $364K$364,000

25th/Median

$300K$300,000

75th

$350K$350,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$300K$300,000 – $350K$350,000

Median salary

$300K$300,000

Average salary

$315K$314,800

Salary Range

Minimum$300,000

Maximum$364,000

Percentiles

25th$300,000

75th$350,000

Breakdown

Monthly$25,000

Hourly$144

How Academic/Research Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for academic and research physicians. Compensation can vary significantly by employment model — view all employment types on the Internal Medicine salary page.

Full-Time (W-2)Part-Time 1099 Contractor Locum Tenens Academic/Research

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Help Improve Academic/Research Salary Data

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