General Internal Medicine Physician Salary in Georgia (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for General Internal Medicine Physicians in Georgia, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Georgia Median
$425,460
per year
Hourly Rate
$204.55
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+66% vs US median
US median $256,560
State Rank
#1 of 44
5,440 employed here

How much does a General Internal Medicine Physician make in Georgia?

A General Internal Medicine Physician working in Georgia earns a median salary of $425,460 per year, or about $204.55 per hour. That is 66% above the national median of $256,560 for this occupation.

Within Georgia, entry-level pay starts around $103,490 while the top 10% make $581,750 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $182,620 and $581,750 a year.

General Internal Medicine Physician salary range in Georgia

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$103,490$49.75
25th percentile (early career)$182,620$87.80
50th percentile (median)$425,460$204.55
75th percentile (experienced)$581,750$279.69
90th percentile (top earners)$581,750$279.69

How Georgia compares

Georgia ranks 1st out of 44 states and territories for General Internal Medicine Physician pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Georgia$425,460
2Rhode Island$379,490
3Minnesota$373,700
4Wisconsin$367,160
5Alaska$366,080

Working as a General Internal Medicine Physician in Georgia

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 Georgia pay ($425,460) 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 Georgia?
The median General Internal Medicine Physician salary in Georgia is $425,460 per year, or about $204.55 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $103,490 at the entry level to $581,750 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Georgia pay compare to the national average?
Georgia pays General Internal Medicine Physicians about 66% more than the national median of $256,560. Georgia ranks 1st out of 44 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Georgia a good state for General Internal Medicine Physicians?
Yes on pay — Georgia pays above the national median for this occupation, at $425,460 a year. About 5,440 General Internal Medicine Physicians are employed in Georgia. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Georgia?
The highest-paying occupations in Georgia include Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($618,090), Cardiologist ($610,070), Surgeon, All Other ($502,070), 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.