General Internal Medicine Physicians Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $281,100 +18.9% vs national
Median hourly $135.14
10th percentile $99,120
90th percentile $281,100
Employed locally 110
National median $236,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $99,120
    25th
    $129,380
    50th (median)
    $281,100
    75th
    $281,100
    90th
    $281,100

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    General Internal Medicine Physicians salary vs area income 447% Median General Internal Medicine Physicians salary is 347% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for General Internal Medicine Physicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $485,900
    Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area $459,790
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $430,970
    Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN $416,860
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $385,880
    South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $376,690

    Nearby metros — General Internal Medicine Physicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Macon-Bibb County, GA $354,430
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $291,200
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $289,780
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $281,050
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $229,040
    Michigan $227,270

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $79,940
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,150
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,440
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,650
    Nurse Practitioners $123,250
    Pharmacists $127,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do General Internal Medicine Physicians make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for General Internal Medicine Physicians in Athens, GA is $135.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $135.14 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for General Internal Medicine Physicians salaries?

    The median General Internal Medicine Physicians salary in Athens, GA is 18.9% above the national median of $236,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for General Internal Medicine Physicians in Athens?

    Entry-level General Internal Medicine Physicians (10th percentile) earn around $99,120 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $129,380.