General Internal Medicine Physicians Salary in Columbus, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, OH

Median annual salary $249,990 +5.8% vs national
Median hourly $120.19
10th percentile $203,200
90th percentile $461,360
National median $236,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $203,200
    25th
    $249,990
    50th (median)
    $249,990
    75th
    $249,990
    90th
    $461,360

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    General Internal Medicine Physicians salary vs area income 313% Median General Internal Medicine Physicians salary is 213% 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
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $321,150
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $236,920
    Toledo, OH $219,340
    Ohio $169,990
    Youngstown-Warren, OH $163,590
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $131,830

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $82,520
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,460
    Physicians, All Other $231,590
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,630
    Nurse Practitioners $127,020
    Pharmacists $133,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for General Internal Medicine Physicians in Columbus, OH is $120.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $221.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median General Internal Medicine Physicians salary in Columbus, OH is 5.8% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level General Internal Medicine Physicians (10th percentile) earn around $203,200 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $249,990.