General Internal Medicine Physicians Salary in California
The mean pay for a general internal medicine physicians in California is $298,620/year, per BLS data. Entry-level positions start around $76K. BLS does not publish top-end wages for this occupation because they exceed the reportable ceiling. BLS does not publish the median for this occupation because wages exceed the reportable ceiling. The figure shown is the mean (average).
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across California. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $299K (mean) get you in California?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, California
Entry-level general internal medicine physicians (10th percentile) start around $76K. Mid-career wages sit at $299K. Top earners bring in N/A or more.
General Internal Medicine Physicians salary by metro in California
2 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redding | $230K | -23% | 30 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $141K | -53% | 600 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do general internal medicine physicians make in California?
BLS reports a mean (average) wage of $298,620 a year for this occupation in California. The median is not published because wages exceed the BLS reportable ceiling. Entry-level workers start around $76,240. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $299K enough to live in California?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $15,813/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,471/month, which eats 15.6% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a general internal medicine physicians salary go in California?
California has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median general internal medicine physicians salary is worth about $281,345 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do general internal medicine physicians get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.