Source: SalaryDr satisfaction data for Internal Medicine (N=181 approved reports). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
Last updated: | Based on 181 approved salary reports
Is Internal Medicine Worth It? (2026)
At a Glance: Is Internal Medicine Worth It?
78% of internists would choose their specialty again, with an average satisfaction of 3.6/5 and median salary of $340,000, based on 181 approved physician salary reports on SalaryDr.
- Satisfaction
- 3.6/5
- Would Choose Again
- 78%
- Median Salary
- $340,000
- Avg Hours
- 47/wk
The Numbers
Median
$340,000
Average
$366,569
25th
$300,000
75th
$370,000
Based on 181 physician salaries
25thMiddle 50%75th
$300K$370K
Salary Distribution
$300K$300,000 – $405K$405,00025th
$300K$300,000
Median
$340K$340,000
75th
$370K$370,000
Avg
Middle 50% earn
$300K$300,000 – $370K$370,000
Median salary
$340K$340,000
Average salary
$367K$366,569
Percentiles
25th$300,000
75th$370,000
Breakdown
Monthly$28,333
Hourly$163
Satisfaction Breakdown
Career Satisfaction3.6 / 5
Based on 181 physician responses (1 = very dissatisfied, 5 = very satisfied)
Would Choose Again78%
126 of 162 respondents would choose internal medicine again
Average Hours Worked47 hrs/week
Based on 181 physician responses (bar scaled to 80 hrs/week)
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