General Internal Medicine Physician Salary in Pennsylvania (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Pennsylvania Median
$213,310
per year
Hourly Rate
$102.55
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-17% vs US median
US median $256,560
State Rank
#35 of 44
990 employed here

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

A General Internal Medicine Physician working in Pennsylvania earns a median salary of $213,310 per year, or about $102.55 per hour. That is 17% below the national median of $256,560 for this occupation.

Within Pennsylvania, entry-level pay starts around $67,360 while the top 10% make $415,810 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $67,360 and $310,840 a year.

General Internal Medicine Physician salary range in Pennsylvania

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$67,360$32.38
25th percentile (early career)$67,360$32.38
50th percentile (median)$213,310$102.55
75th percentile (experienced)$310,840$149.44
90th percentile (top earners)$415,810$199.91

How Pennsylvania compares

Pennsylvania ranks 35th 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 Pennsylvania

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 Pennsylvania pay ($213,310) 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 Pennsylvania?
The median General Internal Medicine Physician salary in Pennsylvania is $213,310 per year, or about $102.55 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $67,360 at the entry level to $415,810 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Pennsylvania pay compare to the national average?
Pennsylvania pays General Internal Medicine Physicians about 17% less than the national median of $256,560. Pennsylvania ranks 35th out of 44 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for General Internal Medicine Physicians?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $213,310 a year. About 990 General Internal Medicine Physicians are employed in Pennsylvania. 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 Pennsylvania?
The highest-paying occupations in Pennsylvania include Cardiologist ($579,120), Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons ($553,740), Anesthesiologist ($461,390), 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.