General Internal Medicine Physicians Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $303,980 +28.6% vs national
Median hourly $146.14
10th percentile $76,250
90th percentile $500,690
National median $236,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,250
    25th
    $179,380
    50th (median)
    $303,980
    75th
    $356,240
    90th
    $500,690

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    General Internal Medicine Physicians salary vs area income 325% Median General Internal Medicine Physicians salary is 225% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $430,970
    Ithaca, NY $370,320
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $361,590
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $351,670
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $314,720
    Visalia, CA $307,430

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $133,440
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $76,290
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,600
    Pharmacists $158,450
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $62,430
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $55,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for General Internal Medicine Physicians in Los Angeles, CA is $146.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $240.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median General Internal Medicine Physicians salary in Los Angeles, CA is 28.6% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level General Internal Medicine Physicians (10th percentile) earn around $76,250 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $179,380.