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Internist salary
Average internist salary
$223,415
How much does an internist make?
The average internist salary in the United States is $223,415. Internist salaries typically range between $120,000 and $415,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for internists is $107.41 per hour.
Internist salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Internists earn the highest average salary in Alaska.
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Where can an Internist earn more?
Internist salary estimates from across the web
Average internist salary by state
The average internist salary in Alaska, North Dakota, and Minnesota are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average internist salary states are Kansas, Delaware, and Oklahoma.
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Highest paying states for internists
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | $198,254 | $95.31 |
| 2 | South Dakota | $190,447 | $91.56 |
| 3 | Alaska | $199,966 | $96.14 |
| 4 | South Carolina | $193,377 | $92.97 |
| 5 | Wisconsin | $189,609 | $91.16 |
| 6 | West Virginia | $189,414 | $91.06 |
| 7 | Minnesota | $197,095 | $94.76 |
| 8 | Vermont | $193,867 | $93.21 |
| 9 | Georgia | $192,975 | $92.78 |
| 10 | Ohio | $193,627 | $93.09 |
| 11 | New Mexico | $187,677 | $90.23 |
| 12 | North Carolina | $190,708 | $91.69 |
| 13 | Indiana | $186,662 | $89.74 |
| 14 | New Hampshire | $188,756 | $90.75 |
| 15 | Alabama | $189,281 | $91.00 |
| 16 | Nevada | $187,178 | $89.99 |
| 17 | Mississippi | $188,215 | $90.49 |
| 18 | Arkansas | $189,560 | $91.13 |
| 19 | Kentucky | $184,611 | $88.76 |
| 20 | Oregon | $189,869 | $91.28 |
| 21 | Nebraska | $190,946 | $91.80 |
| 22 | Maine | $186,118 | $89.48 |
| 23 | Iowa | $184,822 | $88.86 |
| 24 | Connecticut | $186,931 | $89.87 |
| 25 | New Jersey | $192,861 | $92.72 |
| 26 | Wyoming | $185,335 | $89.10 |
| 27 | Missouri | $185,457 | $89.16 |
| 28 | Massachusetts | $188,038 | $90.40 |
| 29 | Louisiana | $180,822 | $86.93 |
| 30 | Pennsylvania | $178,440 | $85.79 |
| 31 | Florida | $182,636 | $87.81 |
| 32 | Virginia | $184,876 | $88.88 |
| 33 | Tennessee | $177,195 | $85.19 |
| 34 | Washington | $183,106 | $88.03 |
| 35 | Arizona | $175,238 | $84.25 |
| 36 | New York | $183,606 | $88.27 |
| 37 | Illinois | $179,721 | $86.40 |
| 38 | Utah | $183,976 | $88.45 |
| 39 | Idaho | $178,174 | $85.66 |
| 40 | Kansas | $172,055 | $82.72 |
| 41 | Michigan | $172,513 | $82.94 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $166,285 | $79.94 |
| 43 | Rhode Island | $177,354 | $85.27 |
| 44 | Montana | $162,299 | $78.03 |
| 45 | Hawaii | $154,255 | $74.16 |
| 46 | Colorado | $181,403 | $87.21 |
| 47 | California | $177,299 | $85.24 |
| 48 | Maryland | $172,535 | $82.95 |
| 49 | Texas | $164,199 | $78.94 |
| 50 | District of Columbia | $172,948 | $83.15 |
| 51 | Delaware | $171,545 | $82.47 |
Highest paying cities for internists
The highest-paying cities for internists are Springfield, OH, Huntington, WV, and Sioux Falls, SD.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Springfield, OH | $256,764 | $123.44 |
| 2 | Huntington, WV | $245,509 | $118.03 |
| 3 | Sioux Falls, SD | $244,874 | $117.73 |
| 4 | Fort Smith, AR | $238,459 | $114.64 |
| 5 | Indianapolis, IN | $236,830 | $113.86 |
| 6 | Springfield, OR | $236,746 | $113.82 |
| 7 | Ocala, FL | $230,452 | $110.79 |
| 8 | Chicopee, MA | $227,550 | $109.40 |
| 9 | Farmington, NM | $226,786 | $109.03 |
| 10 | Buffalo, NY | $225,895 | $108.60 |
| 11 | North Las Vegas, NV | $222,994 | $107.21 |
| 12 | Yakima, WA | $218,865 | $105.22 |
| 13 | Chicago, IL | $218,420 | $105.01 |
| 14 | Lafayette, LA | $216,493 | $104.08 |
| 15 | Pueblo, CO | $216,214 | $103.95 |
| 16 | Philadelphia, PA | $210,422 | $101.16 |
| 17 | Bakersfield, CA | $204,141 | $98.14 |
| 18 | Kalamazoo, MI | $201,816 | $97.03 |
| 19 | Tucson, AZ | $200,539 | $96.41 |
| 20 | Baltimore, MD | $200,482 | $96.39 |
Internist salary details
An internist's salary ranges from $120,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $415,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is an internist's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $415,000 | $34,583 | $200 |
| 75th Percentile | $309,000 | $25,750 | $149 |
| Average | $223,415 | $18,618 | $107 |
| 25th Percentile | $161,000 | $13,417 | $77 |
| 10th Percentile | $120,000 | $10,000 | $58 |
Highest paying internist jobs
The highest paying types of internists are clinic md associate, physician, and endocrinologist.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $238,887 | $19,907 | $114.85 | 46,489 |
| Emergency Room Physician | $160,275 | $13,356 | $77.06 | 85,836 |
| Doctor | $208,582 | $17,382 | $100.28 | 14,571 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $162,369 | $13,531 | $78.06 | 64,109 |
| General Practice | $117,178 | $9,765 | $56.34 | 55,666 |
| Residency In Internal Medicine | $165,294 | $13,775 | $79.47 | 37,964 |
Top companies hiring internists now:
Which companies pay internists the most?
Internist salaries at Central Ohio Primary Care and Gwinnett, Newton, And Rockdale County Health Departments are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average internist salary at companies like PeaceHealth and MidMichigan Health are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Ohio Primary Care | $347,099 | $166.87 |
| 2 | Gwinnett, Newton, And Rockdale County Health Departments | $328,112 | $157.75 |
| 3 | PeaceHealth | $327,378 | $157.39 |
| 4 | MidMichigan Health | $318,117 | $152.94 |
| 5 | Billings Clinic | $314,095 | $151.01 |
| 6 | TJ Regional Health | $312,787 | $150.38 |
| 7 | North Mississippi Medical Clinics Inc | $310,482 | $149.27 |
| 8 | Missouri Delta Medical Center | $307,381 | $147.78 |
| 9 | ProCare Systems | $301,063 | $144.74 |
| 10 | Altru Health System | $298,221 | $143.38 |
| 11 | Phelps Health Foundation | $297,764 | $143.16 |
| 12 | Mercy Works Occupational | $291,874 | $140.32 |
| 13 | Marshall University | $289,486 | $139.18 |
| 14 | CarolinaEast | $286,552 | $137.77 |
| 15 | Self Regional Healthcare | $284,611 | $136.83 |
| 16 | Mercy Health | $283,848 | $136.47 |
| 17 | Goodall Health Partners | $282,505 | $135.82 |
| 18 | Claxton Hepburn | $279,080 | $134.17 |
| 19 | Southeastern Lifestyle Fitness Center Lumberton | $278,107 | $133.71 |
| 20 | Novant Health | $274,989 | $132.21 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Internist salary trends
The average internist salary has risen by $21,587 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average internist earned $201,828 annually, but today, they earn $223,415 a year. That works out to a 3% change in pay for internists over the last decade.
Compare internist salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average internist salary over time
Compare internist salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Internist salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $223,000 | $107.41 | +2.4% |
| 2024 | $218,000 | $104.80 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | $214,000 | $103.03 | +0.8% |
| 2022 | $213,000 | $102.20 | -1.8% |
| 2021 | $216,000 | $104.03 | -0.1% |
Recently added internist salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Healthcare Network | Internist | Visalia, CA | 12/15/2024 | $271,464 |
| Southwest Florida Veterinary Specialists | Internist-Southwest Florida Veterinary Specialists | Bonita Springs, FL | 12/14/2024 | $200,000 |
| Impact Recruiting Solution | Internist/Nursing Home | New York, NY | 12/13/2024 | $205,000 |
| Unitedveterinarycare | Veterinary Internist | Ione, CA | 12/12/2024 | $300,000 |
| Thevetrecruiter.com | Veterinary Internist- | Durham, NC | 12/12/2024 | $125,000 |
| Vcacareers | Internist | Hartford, CT | 12/10/2024 | $200 |
| Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center of Thousand Oaks | Internist-Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center-Thousand | Thousand Oaks, CA | 12/10/2024 | $250,000 |
| Vcacareers | Internist | Hollywood, FL | 12/10/2024 | $200,000 |
| Vcacareers | Internist | Los Angeles, CA | 12/10/2024 | $250 |
| Refuah Health Center | Internist | Spring Valley, NY | 12/06/2024 | $235,000 |
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