General Internal Medicine Physician Salary in New Jersey (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
New Jersey Median
$89,990
per year
Hourly Rate
$43.26
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-65% vs US median
US median $256,560
State Rank
#43 of 44
2,920 employed here

How much does a General Internal Medicine Physician make in New Jersey?

General Internal Medicine Physicians in New Jersey take home a median of $89,990 annually — roughly $43.26 an hour — which runs 65% below the national median of $256,560.

Within New Jersey, entry-level pay starts around $82,320 while the top 10% make $431,460 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $89,990 and $197,990 a year.

General Internal Medicine Physician salary range in New Jersey

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$82,320$39.58
25th percentile (early career)$89,990$43.26
50th percentile (median)$89,990$43.26
75th percentile (experienced)$197,990$95.19
90th percentile (top earners)$431,460$207.43

How New Jersey compares

New Jersey ranks 43rd 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 New Jersey

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 New Jersey pay ($89,990) 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 New Jersey?
The median General Internal Medicine Physician salary in New Jersey is $89,990 per year, or about $43.26 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $82,320 at the entry level to $431,460 for the top 10% of earners.
How does New Jersey pay compare to the national average?
New Jersey pays General Internal Medicine Physicians about 65% less than the national median of $256,560. New Jersey ranks 43rd out of 44 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is New Jersey a good state for General Internal Medicine Physicians?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $89,990 a year. About 2,920 General Internal Medicine Physicians are employed in New Jersey. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in New Jersey?
The highest-paying occupations in New Jersey include Radiologist ($482,700), Surgeon, All Other ($437,890), Physician, Pathologists ($355,970), 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.