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Source: SalaryDr satisfaction data for Internal Medicine (N=154 verified submissions, updated August 2, 2026, data as of 2026-08-02). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: August 2, 2026 | Based on 154 verified submissions

Is Internal Medicine Worth It? (2026)

At a Glance: Is Internal Medicine Worth It?

79% of internists would choose their specialty again, with an average satisfaction of 3.6/5 and median salary of $345,000, based on 154 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.

Satisfaction
3.6/5
Would Choose Again
79%
Median Salary
$345,000
Avg Hours
47/wk
Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated August 2, 2026

The Numbers

Median

$345,000

Average

$375,432

25th

$300,000

75th

$372,000

Based on 154 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$300K$300,000 – $408K$408,000
25th
$300K$300,000
Median
$345K$345,000
75th
$372K$372,000
Avg
Middle 50% earn
$300K$300,000 – $372K$372,000
Median salary
$345K$345,000
Average salary
$375K$375,432

Salary Range

Minimum$300,000
Maximum$1,100,000

Percentiles

25th$300,000
75th$372,000

Breakdown

Monthly$28,750
Hourly$166

Satisfaction Breakdown

Career Satisfaction3.6 / 5

Based on 154 physician responses (1 = very dissatisfied, 5 = very satisfied)

Would Choose Again79%

119 of 151 respondents would choose internal medicine again

Average Hours Worked47 hrs/week

Based on 154 physician responses (bar scaled to 80 hrs/week)

What Physicians Say

Anonymized responses from internists about their career and work-life balance.

“Negotiate for schedule, salary and expected wRVUs prior to signing contract. Demand a contract review, reassessment at least every 3 years, or include regular cost of living increases into the contract.”

On career & specialty — Verified Internist

“Lack of specialist support ”

On career & specialty — Verified Internist

“I wish I had negotiated harder on my first contract. ”

On career & specialty — Verified Internist

“If I were going into IM today, I would take the extra year or 2 for a fellowship given the current climate. ”

On career & specialty — Verified Internist

“I have a tremendous amount of flexibility with my schedule. I’m only required to work 15 night shifts a month and can easily move around my shifts with my partner nocturnist who works the nights that I am off.”

On career & specialty — Verified Internist

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