How much does a academic internist make in 2026?

A academic internist (at an academic medical center or university) earns a median salary of $300,000 per year, based on 32 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.

What is the salary range for internists at an academic medical center or university?

Internists at an academic medical center or university earn between $285,000 (25th percentile) and $329,000 (75th percentile), with a median of $300,000.

Source: SalaryDr salary data for Academic Internal Medicine (N=32 verified submissions, updated July 18, 2026, data as of 2026-07-18). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: July 18, 2026 | Based on 32 verified submissions

Academic Internist Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Academic Internist Salary (at an academic medical center or university)

The median academic internist salary (at an academic medical center or university) is $300,000 per year as of July 2026, based on 32 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr. The average salary is $290,719.

Median Salary: $300,000
Average Salary: $290,719
25th Percentile: $285,000
75th Percentile: $329,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated July 18, 2026

Median

$300,000

Average

$290,719

25th

$285,000

75th

$329,000

Based on 32 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$285K$285,000 – $351K$351,000

25th

$285K$285,000

Median

$300K$300,000

75th

$329K$329,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$285K$285,000 – $329K$329,000

Median salary

$300K$300,000

Average salary

$291K$290,719

Salary Range

Minimum$285,000

Maximum$395,000

Percentiles

25th$285,000

75th$329,000

Breakdown

Monthly$25,000

Hourly$144

How Academic Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for internists at an academic medical center or university. Salary varies by practice setting — view all practice settings on the Internal Medicine salary page.

Hospital Employed Private Practice Academic Government/VA

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Source: SalaryDr salary data for Academic Internal Medicine (N=32 verified submissions, updated July 18, 2026, data as of 2026-07-18). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: July 18, 2026 | Based on 32 verified submissions

Academic Internist Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Academic Internist Salary (at an academic medical center or university)

Median Salary: $300,000
Average Salary: $290,719
25th Percentile: $285,000
75th Percentile: $329,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated July 18, 2026

Median

$300,000

Average

$290,719

25th

$285,000

75th

$329,000

Based on 32 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$285K$285,000 – $351K$351,000

25th

$285K$285,000

Median

$300K$300,000

75th

$329K$329,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$285K$285,000 – $329K$329,000

Median salary

$300K$300,000

Average salary

$291K$290,719

Salary Range

Minimum$285,000

Maximum$395,000

Percentiles

25th$285,000

75th$329,000

Breakdown

Monthly$25,000

Hourly$144

How Academic Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for internists at an academic medical center or university. Salary varies by practice setting — view all practice settings on the Internal Medicine salary page.

Hospital Employed Private Practice Academic Government/VA

Explore More

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