Jobs Similar to General Internal Medicine Physicians
The careers below use the most similar skills, knowledge and work activities to general internal medicine physicians, according to O*NET 31.0. The closest are Nurse Practitioners, Neurologists and Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
General Internal Medicine Physicians: $256,560 median pay · usual preparation: Graduate degree.
Updated October 2026 · Data: O*NET 31.0 and BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
The 20 most similar careers
| # | Career | Similarity | Median pay (vs. General Internal Medicine Physicians) | Usual preparation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nurse PractitionersSame group | 86% | $132,300−48% | Graduate degree |
| 2 | NeurologistsSame group | 86% | $248,560−3% | Graduate degree |
| 3 | Obstetricians and GynecologistsSame group | 86% | $292,910+14% | Graduate degree |
| 4 | Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation PhysiciansSame group | 85% | $265,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 5 | Physician AssistantsSame group | 85% | $135,880−47% | Graduate degree |
| 6 | Family Medicine PhysiciansSame group | 85% | $244,180−5% | Graduate degree |
| 7 | Pediatricians, GeneralSame group | 85% | $210,040−18% | Graduate degree |
| 8 | Naturopathic PhysiciansSame group | 85% | $115,210Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 9 | HospitalistsSame group | 84% | $265,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 10 | UrologistsSame group | 84% | $265,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 11 | Allergists and ImmunologistsSame group | 84% | $265,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 12 | Emergency Medicine PhysiciansSame group | 84% | $335,550+31% | Graduate degree |
| 13 | OptometristsSame group | 84% | $136,570−47% | Graduate degree |
| 14 | DermatologistsSame group | 84% | $328,730+28% | Graduate degree |
| 15 | Sports Medicine PhysiciansSame group | 83% | $265,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 16 | Preventive Medicine PhysiciansSame group | 83% | $265,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 17 | Physical TherapistsSame group | 83% | $102,760−60% | Graduate degree |
| 18 | Nurse MidwivesSame group | 83% | $134,040−48% | Graduate degree |
| 19 | PodiatristsSame group | 83% | $160,300−38% | Graduate degree |
| 20 | PharmacistsSame group | 82% | $140,910−45% | Graduate degree |
- 1Nurse Practitioners
86% similar · $132,300 (−48%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 2Neurologists
86% similar · $248,560 (−3%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 3Obstetricians and Gynecologists
86% similar · $292,910 (+14%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 4Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians
85% similar · $265,930 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 5Physician Assistants
85% similar · $135,880 (−47%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 6Family Medicine Physicians
85% similar · $244,180 (−5%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 7Pediatricians, General
85% similar · $210,040 (−18%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 8Naturopathic Physicians
85% similar · $115,210 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 9Hospitalists
84% similar · $265,930 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 10Urologists
84% similar · $265,930 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 11Allergists and Immunologists
84% similar · $265,930 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 12Emergency Medicine Physicians
84% similar · $335,550 (+31%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 13Optometrists
84% similar · $136,570 (−47%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 14Dermatologists
84% similar · $328,730 (+28%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 15Sports Medicine Physicians
83% similar · $265,930 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 16Preventive Medicine Physicians
83% similar · $265,930 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 17Physical Therapists
83% similar · $102,760 (−60%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 18Nurse Midwives
83% similar · $134,040 (−48%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 19Podiatrists
83% similar · $160,300 (−38%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 20Pharmacists
82% similar · $140,910 (−45%) · Graduate degree · Same group
Similarity: weighted correlation of O*NET 31.0 transferable skills (35%), knowledge (25%), work activities (15%) and interests (15%). Pay and schooling do not change it. Pay change compares BLS May 2025 national medians; careers with only a broader BLS group wage are not compared. “Same group”: the same BLS occupation group (SOC minor group). Methodology
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Similar is not the same as a good next step. Our career-change list for general internal medicine physicians also weighs pay drops and extra schooling, and puts jobs outside the field first.
Questions about jobs like general internal medicine physicians
What jobs are most similar to general internal medicine physicians?
By O*NET 31.0 data, the closest are Nurse Practitioners (86% similar), Neurologists (86% similar), Obstetricians and Gynecologists (86% similar), Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians (85% similar) and Physician Assistants (85% similar).
Which jobs like general internal medicine physicians pay more?
Among the 20 most similar careers, Emergency Medicine Physicians ($335,550, +31%; usually a graduate degree), Dermatologists ($328,730, +28%; usually a graduate degree) and Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($292,910, +14%; usually a graduate degree) have the highest BLS median pay compared with general internal medicine physicians ($256,560). Without more preparation than general internal medicine physicians usually need: Emergency Medicine Physicians, Dermatologists and Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
How is the similarity percentage worked out?
We compare how important each transferable skill, knowledge area, work activity and interest area is in both jobs (O*NET 31.0 ratings) with a weighted correlation. 100% would mean the same profile. Unlike our career-change matches, pay and extra schooling do not lower the similarity on this page.