Arizona Median
$259,320
per year
Hourly Rate
$124.67
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+1% vs US median
US median $256,560
State Rank
#23 of 44
2,570 employed here
How much does a General Internal Medicine Physician make in Arizona?
General Internal Medicine Physicians in Arizona take home a median of $259,320 annually — roughly $124.67 an hour — which runs 1% above the national median of $256,560.
Within Arizona, entry-level pay starts around $65,610 while the top 10% make $391,480 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $72,970 and $351,790 a year.
General Internal Medicine Physician salary range in Arizona
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $65,610 | $31.54 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $72,970 | $35.08 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $259,320 | $124.67 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $351,790 | $169.13 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $391,480 | $188.21 |
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How Arizona compares
Arizona ranks 23rd out of 44 states and territories for General Internal Medicine Physician pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
General Internal Medicine Physician salary in other states
Georgia $425,460Rhode Island $379,490Minnesota $373,700Wisconsin $367,160Alaska $366,080South Carolina $359,500Idaho $355,390Washington $340,010North Dakota $338,400Utah $331,720Mississippi $325,610Maine $316,880Indiana $314,390California $313,890Alabama $311,180Colorado $299,990North Carolina $289,780Massachusetts $285,250South Dakota $280,520Texas $269,110Oregon $268,570Maryland $260,410Ohio $249,990Kentucky $241,530Arkansas $233,130Tennessee $232,220New Hampshire $229,210Vermont $228,670District of Columbia $223,250Florida $222,600Nebraska $221,360Missouri $216,570Oklahoma $216,570Pennsylvania $213,310Louisiana $210,390Connecticut $208,000New York $183,460Michigan $149,990Illinois $140,680Iowa $122,920Nevada $114,090New Jersey $89,990West Virginia $72,680
Working as a General Internal Medicine Physician in Arizona
Nationally, about 67,000 people work as General Internal Medicine Physicians in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Arizona pay ($259,320) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a General Internal Medicine Physician make in Arizona?
The median General Internal Medicine Physician salary in Arizona is $259,320 per year, or about $124.67 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $65,610 at the entry level to $391,480 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Arizona pay compare to the national average?
Arizona pays General Internal Medicine Physicians about 1% more than the national median of $256,560. Arizona ranks 23rd out of 44 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Arizona a good state for General Internal Medicine Physicians?
Yes on pay — Arizona pays above the national median for this occupation, at $259,320 a year. About 2,570 General Internal Medicine Physicians are employed in Arizona. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Arizona?
The highest-paying occupations in Arizona include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($558,970), Radiologist ($470,640), Surgeon, All Other ($415,980), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.