How much does a general internal medicine physician make in Seattle?
Median yearly pay for general internal medicine physicians in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $163.47 an hour or $28,330 a month.
- Hourly
- $163.47
- Vs. national median
- +33%
- Rank among cities
- 24 of 154
- Jobs in the area
- 850
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $223,000 | $107.21 | |
| 25th | $335,100 | $161.10 | |
| Median | $340,000 | $163.47 | |
| 75th | $359,400 | $172.81 | |
| 90th | $404,400 | $194.41 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for general internal medicine physicians.
| Portland, OR | $269,700 |
| Yakima, WA | $239,200 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $662,800 |
| Anesthesiologist | $646,900 |
| Dermatologist | $641,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $576,100 |
| Surgeon | $504,400 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $380,900 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $343,100 |
| Neurologist | $331,100 |
| Physician | $330,600 |
| Psychiatrist | $307,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a general internal medicine physician make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $163.47 ($340,000 a year).
Do general internal medicine physicians make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $340,000 against $256,600 nationally, 33% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $340,000, so Seattle pays 0% more.
Where does Seattle rank for general internal medicine physician pay?
24 of 154 metro areas with data.
How much does a general internal medicine physician make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $223,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $404,400 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.