How much does a general internal medicine physician make in California?
$313,900a year
Median yearly pay for general internal medicine physicians in California. That is $150.91 an hour or $26,160 a month.
- Hourly
- $150.91
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 6,370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $74,180Median: $313,900Highest 10%: $441,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,180 | $35.66 | |
| 25th | $129,100 | $62.07 | |
| Median | $313,900 | $150.91 | |
| 75th | $388,200 | $186.61 | |
| 90th | $441,700 | $212.36 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Santa Cruz, CA | $431,000 |
| Sacramento, CA | $361,600 |
| San Francisco, CA | $351,700 |
| San Jose, CA | $347,900 |
| Oxnard, CA | $314,700 |
| Visalia, CA | $307,400 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $304,000 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $289,800 |
| San Diego, CA | $282,200 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $239,200 |
| Riverside, CA | $99,840 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $81,550 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for general internal medicine physicians.
| 11. Mississippi | $325,600 |
| 12. Maine | $316,900 |
| 13. Indiana | $314,400 |
| 14. California | $313,900 |
| 15. Alabama | $311,200 |
| 16. Colorado | $300,000 |
| 17. North Carolina | $289,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a general internal medicine physician make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $150.91 ($313,900 a year).
Do general internal medicine physicians make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $313,900 against $256,600 nationally, 22% more.
Where does California rank for general internal medicine physician pay?
California ranks 14 of 45 states.
Which city in California pays general internal medicine physicians the most?
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA, with a median of $431,000 a year.
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.