California Median
$313,890
per year
Hourly Rate
$150.91
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+22% vs US median
US median $256,560
State Rank
#14 of 44
6,370 employed here
How much does a General Internal Medicine Physician make in California?
General Internal Medicine Physicians in California take home a median of $313,890 annually — roughly $150.91 an hour — which runs 22% above the national median of $256,560.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $74,180 while the top 10% make $441,710 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $129,110 and $388,150 a year.
General Internal Medicine Physician salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $74,180 | $35.66 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $129,110 | $62.07 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $313,890 | $150.91 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $388,150 | $186.61 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $441,710 | $212.36 |
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How California compares
California ranks 14th 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 $314,390Alabama $311,180Colorado $299,990North Carolina $289,780Massachusetts $285,250South Dakota $280,520Texas $269,110Oregon $268,570Maryland $260,410Arizona $259,320Ohio $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 California
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 California pay ($313,890) 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 California?
The median General Internal Medicine Physician salary in California is $313,890 per year, or about $150.91 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $74,180 at the entry level to $441,710 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays General Internal Medicine Physicians about 22% more than the national median of $256,560. California ranks 14th out of 44 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for General Internal Medicine Physicians?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $313,890 a year. About 6,370 General Internal Medicine Physicians are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), 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.