General Internal Medicine Physicians Salary in California
General Internal Medicine Physicians in California earn a median of $313,890 a year, +22% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $313,890
- vs. U.S. median
- +22% ($256,560)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 6,370
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $74,180; the top 10% earn over $441,710. Nationally the range is $73,570 to $475,430.
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General Internal Medicine Physicians pay in California
How much do general internal medicine physicians make in California?
The median is $313,890 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $74,180 and the top 10% earn over $441,710. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for general internal medicine physicians?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 44 (+22% vs. the national median of $256,560). Living costs are not included.