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Job outlook for chiefs of internal medicine in the United States
Chief of internal medicine job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected chief of internal medicine job growth rate is 7% from 2018-2028.
About 55,400 new jobs for chiefs of internal medicine are projected over the next decade.
Chief of internal medicine salaries have increased 3% for chiefs of internal medicine in the last 5 years.
There are over 9,952 chiefs of internal medicine currently employed in the United States.
There are 54,432 active chief of internal medicine job openings in the US.
The average chief of internal medicine salary is $170,137.
Are chief of internal medicine jobs in demand?
Yes, chief of internal medicine jobs are in demand. Chief of internal medicine demand is projected to grow 7% from 2018 to 2028.
Chief of internal medicine job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of chief of internal medicine jobs and the average chief of internal medicine salary over time.
Chief of internal medicine jobs over time
Chief of internal medicine job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,952 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 3,047 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 9,547 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 7,184 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 8,008 | 0.00% |
Average chief of internal medicine salary over time
Chief of internal medicine salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $170,137 | $81.80 | +2.5% |
| 2025 | $166,006 | $79.81 | +1.7% |
| 2024 | $163,204 | $78.46 | +0.8% |
| 2023 | $161,887 | $77.83 | --1.8% |
| 2022 | $164,782 | $79.22 | --0.1% |
Chief of internal medicine jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of chief of internal medicine job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where chiefs of internal medicine earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for chiefs of internal medicine
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 226 | 33% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 731 | 11% |
| 3 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 127 | 9% |
| 4 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 114 | 9% |
| 5 | Vermont | 623,657 | 49 | 8% |
| 6 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 281 | 7% |
| 7 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 252 | 7% |
| 8 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 141 | 7% |
| 9 | Delaware | 961,939 | 71 | 7% |
| 10 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 54 | 7% |
| 11 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 476 | 6% |
| 12 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 367 | 6% |
| 13 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 361 | 6% |
| 14 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 174 | 6% |
| 15 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 60 | 6% |
| 16 | New York | 19,849,399 | 905 | 5% |
| 17 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 489 | 5% |
| 18 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 458 | 5% |
| 19 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 356 | 5% |
| 20 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 57 | 5% |
Most common cities for chiefs of internal medicine
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hot Springs | 1 | 3% | $161,612 |
| 2 | Medford | 1 | 2% | $158,430 |
| 3 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $158,364 |