How much does a general internal medicine physician make in Birmingham?
$334,100a year
Median yearly pay for general internal medicine physicians in the Birmingham, AL metro area. That is $160.63 an hour or $27,840 a month.
- Hourly
- $160.63
- Vs. national median
- +30%
- Rank among cities
- 28 of 154
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $161,400Median: $334,100Highest 10%: $369,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $161,400 | $77.58 | |
| 25th | $284,600 | $136.83 | |
| Median | $334,100 | $160.63 | |
| 75th | $346,200 | $166.45 | |
| 90th | $369,200 | $177.50 |
Other cities in Alabama
Median yearly pay for general internal medicine physicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Birmingham
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physician | $237,000 |
| Pediatrician | $189,700 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $175,900 |
| Podiatrist | $169,800 |
| Optometrist | $162,900 |
| Pharmacist | $138,800 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $120,000 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $107,700 |
| Veterinarian | $106,900 |
| Physician Assistant | $105,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a general internal medicine physician make an hour in Birmingham?
The median hourly pay in the Birmingham, AL metro area is $160.63 ($334,100 a year).
Do general internal medicine physicians make more in Birmingham than the national average?
Yes: $334,100 against $256,600 nationally, 30% more.
How does Birmingham compare with the rest of Alabama?
The median in Alabama is $311,200, so Birmingham pays 7% more.
Where does Birmingham rank for general internal medicine physician pay?
28 of 154 metro areas with data.
How much does a general internal medicine physician make starting out in Birmingham?
The lowest-paid 10% make $161,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $369,200 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.