Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary, Vermont
$297,500 / year
≈ $24,800 per month · $143.03 per hour
BLS May 2025 state data for Vermont · median $236,500
25th percentile
$224,000Average
$297,50075th percentile
$405,500
$224,000Average
$297,50075th percentile
$405,500
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
General Internal Medicine Physician salary by state
Alabama$305,000
Alaska$328,500
Arizona$239,000
Arkansas$218,000
California$283,000
Colorado$301,500
Connecticut$224,000
District of Columbia$215,000
Florida$276,000
Georgia$401,500
Idaho$328,500
Illinois$199,000
Indiana$351,500
Iowa$198,000
Kentucky$259,000
Louisiana$247,000
Maine$361,500
Maryland$286,000
Massachusetts$262,000
Michigan$201,000
Minnesota$401,500
Mississippi$285,500
Missouri$269,000
Nebraska$234,500
Nevada$167,500
New Hampshire$237,500
New Jersey$171,500
New York$221,000
North Carolina$294,000
North Dakota$331,000
Ohio$296,500
Oklahoma$280,500
Oregon$304,500
Pennsylvania$235,000
Rhode Island$309,000
South Carolina$326,500
South Dakota$343,500
Tennessee$246,500
Texas$263,000
Utah$313,500
Vermont$297,500
Washington$338,500
West Virginia$196,000
Wisconsin$346,000
About this role
General Internal Medicine Physician is a professional role within the function in the Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family.
Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
What General Internal Medicine Physicians do
Typical education: Post-Doctoral Training
- Analyze records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose medical condition of patient.
- Treat internal disorders, such as hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, or problems of the lung, brain, kidney, or gastrointestinal tract.
- Prescribe or administer medication, therapy, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
- Manage and treat common health problems, such as infections, influenza or pneumonia, as well as serious, chronic, and complex illnesses, in adolescents, adults, and the elderly.
- Provide and manage long-term, comprehensive medical care, including diagnosis and nonsurgical treatment of diseases, for adult patients in an office or hospital.
Top skills: Reading Comprehension Active Listening Writing Speaking Social Perceptiveness Science
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
General Internal Medicine Physician pay by experience level
Entry level$76,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$129,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$265,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$388,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$492,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+3.3%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
2,100
projected openings per year
Growing about as fast as average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
General Internal Medicine Physician salary by industry
Ambulatory Health Care Services
39,780 workers
$287,000Offices of Physicians
36,340 workers
$288,000Hospitals
19,690 workers
$236,000General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
18,770 workers
$233,500Hospitals, Privately Owned
16,370 workers
$245,500Educational Services
6,710 workers
$339,000Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
6,660 workers
$341,000Educational Services, Privately Owned
4,570 workers
$404,000Outpatient Care Centers
3,010 workers
$281,500Hospitals, Local Government Owned
2,600 workers
$209,500National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
General Internal Medicine Physician pays 71% above the average across 91 roles in the Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family (family average $162,000).
Similar-paying roles in Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
Neurologist$277,000
Prosthodontist$278,000
Psychiatrist$279,500
Allergists and Immunologists$271,000
Orthodontist$268,500
Family Medicine Physician$265,000
Obstetricians and Gynecologists$289,000
Physicians, Pathologists$295,500
Nurse Anesthetist$257,000
Dentists, All Other Specialists$256,500
Careers related to General Internal Medicine Physician
Emergency Medicine Physician$328,500
Pediatric Surgeon$519,500
Cardiologist$471,000
Obstetricians and Gynecologists$289,000
Pediatricians, General$219,500
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a General Internal Medicine Physician make?
The average base salary for a General Internal Medicine Physician in the United States is $276,500 per year, or about $132.93 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $129,000 and $388,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Healthcare Practitioners and Technical roles?
The Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family averages $162,000 across 91 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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