General Internal Medicine Physicians Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $361,590 +53% vs national
Median hourly $173.84
10th percentile $131,080
90th percentile $476,930
National median $236,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $131,080
    25th
    $174,960
    50th (median)
    $361,590
    75th
    $390,630
    90th
    $476,930

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    General Internal Medicine Physicians salary vs area income 385% Median General Internal Medicine Physicians salary is 285% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $351,670
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $314,720
    Visalia, CA $307,430
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $305,040

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $169,210
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $79,460
    Pharmacy Technicians $55,810
    Pharmacists $173,510
    Dental Hygienists $121,310
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $80,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for General Internal Medicine Physicians in Sacramento, CA is $173.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $229.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median General Internal Medicine Physicians salary in Sacramento, CA is 53% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level General Internal Medicine Physicians (10th percentile) earn around $131,080 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $174,960.