General Internal Medicine Physician Salary in Ohio (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Ohio Median
$249,990
per year
Hourly Rate
$120.19
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-3% vs US median
US median $256,560
State Rank
#24 of 44
1,540 employed here

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

General Internal Medicine Physicians in Ohio take home a median of $249,990 annually — roughly $120.19 an hour — which runs 3% below the national median of $256,560.

Within Ohio, entry-level pay starts around $84,180 while the top 10% make $453,010 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $201,280 and $342,440 a year.

General Internal Medicine Physician salary range in Ohio

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$84,180$40.47
25th percentile (early career)$201,280$96.77
50th percentile (median)$249,990$120.19
75th percentile (experienced)$342,440$164.63
90th percentile (top earners)$453,010$217.79

How Ohio compares

Ohio ranks 24th 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 Ohio

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 Ohio pay ($249,990) 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 Ohio?
The median General Internal Medicine Physician salary in Ohio is $249,990 per year, or about $120.19 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $84,180 at the entry level to $453,010 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Ohio pay compare to the national average?
Ohio pays General Internal Medicine Physicians about 3% less than the national median of $256,560. Ohio ranks 24th out of 44 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Ohio a good state for General Internal Medicine Physicians?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $249,990 a year. About 1,540 General Internal Medicine Physicians are employed in Ohio. 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 Ohio?
The highest-paying occupations in Ohio include Surgeon, All Other ($554,220), Cardiologist ($504,260), Anesthesiologist ($490,530), 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.