General Internal Medicine Physicians
Job Zone 5 - Extensive preparation needed
Diagnose and provide nonsurgical treatment for a wide range of diseases and injuries of internal organ systems. Provide care mainly for adults and adolescents, and are based primarily in an outpatient care setting.
Median pay: $256,560/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +3.3% projected growth, 2024–2034 — about as fast as average.
About 2,100 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: Doctoral or professional degree.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• 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.
• Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
• Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
• Make diagnoses when different illnesses occur together or in situations where the diagnosis may be obscure.
What's the median pay for General Internal Medicine Physicians?
The median pay for General Internal Medicine Physicians is $256,560 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for General Internal Medicine Physicians?
Employment for General Internal Medicine Physicians is projected to change +3.3% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.
What education is typically required for General Internal Medicine Physicians?
Typical entry-level education: Doctoral or professional degree.
How many job openings are there each year for General Internal Medicine Physicians?
About 2,100 openings per year, on average, over the decade.