General Internal Medicine Physician Salary in New York (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
New York Median
$183,460
per year
Hourly Rate
$88.20
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-28% vs US median
US median $256,560
State Rank
#38 of 44
10,000 employed here

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

A General Internal Medicine Physician working in New York earns a median salary of $183,460 per year, or about $88.20 per hour. That is 28% below the national median of $256,560 for this occupation.

Within New York, entry-level pay starts around $78,160 while the top 10% make $416,640 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $88,690 and $339,040 a year.

General Internal Medicine Physician salary range in New York

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$78,160$37.58
25th percentile (early career)$88,690$42.64
50th percentile (median)$183,460$88.20
75th percentile (experienced)$339,040$163.00
90th percentile (top earners)$416,640$200.31

How New York compares

New York ranks 38th 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 York

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 York pay ($183,460) 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 New York?
The median General Internal Medicine Physician salary in New York is $183,460 per year, or about $88.20 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $78,160 at the entry level to $416,640 for the top 10% of earners.
How does New York pay compare to the national average?
New York pays General Internal Medicine Physicians about 28% less than the national median of $256,560. New York ranks 38th out of 44 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is New York a good state for General Internal Medicine Physicians?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $183,460 a year. About 10,000 General Internal Medicine Physicians are employed in New York. 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 York?
The highest-paying occupations in New York include Cardiologist ($492,040), Anesthesiologist ($445,660), Radiologist ($441,580), 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.