General Internal Medicine Physicians Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $212,080 -10.3% vs national
Median hourly $101.96
10th percentile $131,850
90th percentile —
National median $236,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $131,850
    25th
    $205,830
    50th (median)
    $212,080

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    General Internal Medicine Physicians salary vs area income 287% Median General Internal Medicine Physicians salary is 187% 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
    York-Hanover, PA $344,040
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $330,200
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $296,980
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $289,840
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $288,290
    Spartanburg, SC $284,250

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,190
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,790
    Physicians, All Other $172,490
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,760
    Pharmacists $131,950
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $56,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for General Internal Medicine Physicians in Pittsburgh, PA is $101.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $159.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median General Internal Medicine Physicians salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 10.3% below 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level General Internal Medicine Physicians (10th percentile) earn around $131,850 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $205,830.