General Internal Medicine Physicians Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $282,200 +19.4% vs national
Median hourly $135.67
10th percentile $87,260
90th percentile $444,920
National median $236,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $87,260
    25th
    $174,380
    50th (median)
    $282,200
    75th
    $406,780
    90th
    $444,920

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    General Internal Medicine Physicians salary vs area income 276% Median General Internal Medicine Physicians salary is 176% 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 San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $133,090
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $77,280
    Physicians, All Other $323,050
    Pharmacy Technicians $49,540
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $70,240
    Pharmacists $163,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for General Internal Medicine Physicians in San Diego, CA is $135.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $213.91 or more per hour.

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

    The median General Internal Medicine Physicians salary in San Diego, CA is 19.4% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level General Internal Medicine Physicians (10th percentile) earn around $87,260 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $174,380.