Internal Medicine Doctor Salary
Updated February 6, 2023
Average Internal Medicine Doctor Salary
$155,640yearly
$74.83 hourly
Entry level Salary
$80,000 yearlyHow much does an Internal Medicine Doctor make?
Internal medicine doctors make $155,640 per year on average, or $74.83 per hour, in the United States. Internal medicine doctors on the lower end of that spectrum, the bottom 10% to be exact, make roughly $80,000 a year, while the top 10% makes $302,000.
Location impacts how much an internal medicine doctor can expect to make. Internal medicine doctors make the most in Rhode Island, Vermont, Georgia, Ohio, and Maine.
Highest Paying States For Internal Medicine Doctors
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Average Salary:
Internal Medicine Doctor average salary by State
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | $154,411 | $74.24 | 87 |
| 2 | Vermont | $159,870 | $76.86 | 35 |
| 3 | Rhode Island | $163,880 | $78.79 | 39 |
| 4 | Iowa | $152,815 | $73.47 | 122 |
| 5 | New Hampshire | $151,634 | $72.90 | 107 |
| 6 | Nevada | $154,340 | $74.20 | 57 |
| 7 | Oregon | $152,861 | $73.49 | 182 |
| 8 | Ohio | $155,256 | $74.64 | 220 |
| 9 | Georgia | $156,057 | $75.03 | 268 |
| 10 | North Dakota | $147,138 | $70.74 | 42 |
| 11 | Arkansas | $150,979 | $72.59 | 65 |
| 12 | North Carolina | $147,467 | $70.90 | 338 |
| 13 | New York | $151,596 | $72.88 | 507 |
| 14 | Minnesota | $148,142 | $71.22 | 259 |
| 15 | Massachusetts | $150,997 | $72.59 | 336 |
| 16 | Connecticut | $149,638 | $71.94 | 165 |
| 17 | West Virginia | $148,544 | $71.42 | 31 |
| 18 | Illinois | $147,095 | $70.72 | 470 |
| 19 | New Jersey | $149,761 | $72.00 | 291 |
| 20 | Arizona | $147,616 | $70.97 | 208 |
| 21 | Virginia | $153,663 | $73.88 | 233 |
| 22 | Oklahoma | $145,928 | $70.16 | 96 |
| 23 | Florida | $145,492 | $69.95 | 579 |
| 24 | Wisconsin | $141,498 | $68.03 | 296 |
| 25 | Wyoming | $146,984 | $70.67 | 16 |
| 26 | Indiana | $145,467 | $69.94 | 177 |
| 27 | Utah | $147,839 | $71.08 | 79 |
| 28 | New Mexico | $140,470 | $67.53 | 101 |
| 29 | California | $148,903 | $71.59 | 1,017 |
| 30 | Michigan | $144,179 | $69.32 | 224 |
| 31 | South Dakota | $143,057 | $68.78 | 31 |
| 32 | Kentucky | $145,033 | $69.73 | 72 |
| 33 | Alabama | $145,515 | $69.96 | 81 |
| 34 | Nebraska | $141,506 | $68.03 | 64 |
| 35 | South Carolina | $142,288 | $68.41 | 122 |
| 36 | Texas | $139,295 | $66.97 | 663 |
| 37 | Kansas | $137,671 | $66.19 | 94 |
| 38 | District of Columbia | $139,964 | $67.29 | 61 |
| 39 | Missouri | $139,786 | $67.20 | 163 |
| 40 | Washington | $135,968 | $65.37 | 318 |
| 41 | Tennessee | $136,081 | $65.42 | 117 |
| 42 | Montana | $133,873 | $64.36 | 35 |
| 43 | Pennsylvania | $131,585 | $63.26 | 339 |
| 44 | Alaska | $137,312 | $66.02 | 20 |
| 45 | Idaho | $137,980 | $66.34 | 35 |
| 46 | Louisiana | $135,214 | $65.01 | 81 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $134,262 | $64.55 | 29 |
| 48 | Colorado | $118,350 | $56.90 | 185 |
| 49 | Delaware | $131,780 | $63.36 | 30 |
| 50 | Hawaii | $88,879 | $42.73 | 23 |
| 51 | Maryland | $132,079 | $63.50 | 143 |
Highest Paying Cities For Internal Medicine Doctors
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canton, OH | $179,855 | $86.47 | |
| 2 | Columbus, GA | $179,305 | $86.20 | |
| 3 | Jacksonville, FL | $174,815 | $84.05 | |
| 4 | Concord, NH | $169,218 | $81.35 | |
| 5 | Salem, MA | $168,653 | $81.08 | |
| 6 | Coon Rapids, MN | $165,365 | $79.50 | |
| 7 | Clovis, CA | $165,055 | $79.35 | |
| 8 | Birmingham, AL | $162,773 | $78.26 | |
| 9 | Anchorage, AK | $160,171 | $77.01 | |
| 10 | Aberdeen, SD | $158,396 | $76.15 | |
| 11 | Appleton, WI | $156,650 | $75.31 | |
| 12 | Conroe, TX | $150,767 | $72.48 | |
| 13 | Knoxville, TN | $150,537 | $72.37 | 1 |
| 14 | Rio Rancho, NM | $150,141 | $72.18 | |
| 15 | Coeur dAlene, ID | $143,578 | $69.03 |
Internal Medicine Doctors Salary Details
What is an Internal Medicine Doctor's Salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $302,000 | $25,167 | $145 |
| 75th Percentile | $220,000 | $18,333 | $106 |
| Average | $155,640 | $12,970 | $75 |
| 25th Percentile | $109,000 | $9,083 | $52 |
| 10th Percentile | $80,000 | $6,667 | $38 |
Highest Paying Types of Internal Medicine Doctors
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endocrinologist | $234,132 | $19,511 | $112.56 | 22,172 |
| Emergency Room Physician | $160,275 | $13,356 | $77.06 | 85,836 |
| Doctor | $208,582 | $17,382 | $100.28 | 14,571 |
| General Practice | $117,178 | $9,765 | $56.34 | 55,666 |
| Internist | $223,415 | $18,618 | $107.41 | 31,659 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $162,369 | $13,531 | $78.06 | 64,109 |
Here are the five companies hiring the most now:
Which Companies Pay Internal Medicine Doctors The Most?
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sanford Health | $259,366 | $124.70 | 57 |
| 2 | PeaceHealth | $252,072 | $121.19 | 44 |
| 3 | INTEGRIS Health | $250,173 | $120.28 | 2 |
| 4 | HealthPartners | $235,709 | $113.32 | 7 |
| 5 | Baylor Scott & White Health | $212,780 | $102.30 | 61 |
| 6 | Southern California Medical Center | $209,675 | $100.81 | |
| 7 | Kaiser Permanente | $207,585 | $99.80 | 20 |
| 8 | Ardent Health Services | $206,180 | $99.13 | 4 |
| 9 | Summit Health Oregon | $205,084 | $98.60 | |
| 10 | Pulmonary Associates of Richmond | $203,170 | $97.68 | |
| 11 | All Medical Personnel | $196,512 | $94.48 | 210 |
| 12 | Trinity Health | $191,369 | $92.00 | 60 |
| 13 | Affinity Health Group | $189,867 | $91.28 | |
| 14 | Lowell General Hospital | $183,465 | $88.20 | |
| 15 | SIMED Health | $181,653 | $87.33 | 3 |
| 16 | Presbyterian | $178,458 | $85.80 | 8 |
| 17 | BJC HealthCare | $177,809 | $85.49 | 13 |
| 18 | Cleveland Clinic | $176,203 | $84.71 | 44 |
| 19 | University of Mississippi Medical Center | $175,960 | $84.60 | 1 |
| 20 | The University of Kansas Health System | $175,671 | $84.46 | 15 |
Internal Medicine Doctor Pay Trends
Average Internal Medicine Doctor Salary Over Time
Compare salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Internal Medicine Doctor Salary By Year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $156,000 | $74.83 | +2.4% |
| 2022 | $152,000 | $73.01 | +1.7% |
| 2021 | $149,000 | $71.78 | +0.8% |
| 2020 | $148,000 | $71.20 | -1.8% |
| 2019 | $151,000 | $72.47 | -0.1% |
Recently Added Internal Medicine Doctor Salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Medicus Firm | Employed Internal Medicine | Storm Lake, IA | 11/23/2022 | $310,000 |
| The Medicus Firm | Internal Medicine ONE | Farmersville, IL | 11/11/2022 | $275,000 |
| The Medicus Firm | Internal Medicine ONE | Virden, IL | 11/11/2022 | $275,000 |
| The Medicus Firm | Kansas Internal Medicine | Overland Park, KS | 11/06/2022 | $250,000 |
| The Medicus Firm | Internal Medicine | Florida | Mount Dora, FL | 11/06/2022 | $230,000 |
| The Medicus Firm | Employed Internal Medicine | Washta, IA | 11/06/2022 | $310,000 |
| The Medicus Firm | Internal Medicine + | Kenner, LA | 11/06/2022 | $300,000 |
| The Medicus Firm | Kansas Internal Medicine | Overland Park, KS | 11/06/2022 | $250,000 |
| The Medicus Firm | Kansas Internal Medicine | Basehor, KS | 11/06/2022 | $250,000 |
| The Medicus Firm | Internal Medicine | Florida | Minneola, FL | 11/06/2022 | $230,000 |
Internal Medicine Doctor Salaries FAQs
What State Pays Internal Medicine Doctors The Most?
Rhode Island pays Internal Medicine Doctors the most in the United States, with an average salary of $163,880 per year, or $78.79 per hour.
How Do I Know If I'm Being Paid Fairly As An Internal Medicine Doctor?
You know if you are being paid fairly as an Internal Medicine Doctor if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in Vermont you should be paid close to $159,870 per year.
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