How much does a general internal medicine physician make in Tennessee?
$232,200a year
Median yearly pay for general internal medicine physicians in Tennessee. That is $111.64 an hour or $19,350 a month.
- Hourly
- $111.64
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 1,370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,870Median: $232,200Highest 10%: $412,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,870 | $31.19 | |
| 25th | $106,600 | $51.25 | |
| Median | $232,200 | $111.64 | |
| 75th | $322,300 | $154.93 | |
| 90th | $412,500 | $198.30 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Jackson, TN | $412,500 |
| Knoxville, TN | $314,000 |
| Memphis, TN | $298,600 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $291,200 |
| Nashville, TN | $232,200 |
| Johnson City, TN | $73,290 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for general internal medicine physicians.
| 25. Kentucky | $241,500 |
| 26. Hawaii | $239,200 |
| 27. Arkansas | $233,100 |
| 28. Tennessee | $232,200 |
| 29. New Hampshire | $229,200 |
| 30. Vermont | $228,700 |
| 31. District of Columbia | $223,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a general internal medicine physician make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $111.64 ($232,200 a year).
Do general internal medicine physicians make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $232,200 against $256,600 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for general internal medicine physician pay?
Tennessee ranks 28 of 45 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays general internal medicine physicians the most?
Jackson, TN, with a median of $412,500 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.