General Internal Medicine Physicians Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $140,900 -40.4% vs national
Median hourly $67.74
10th percentile $79,180
90th percentile —
Employed locally 600
National median $236,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,180
    25th
    $129,010
    50th (median)
    $140,900

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    General Internal Medicine Physicians salary vs area income 89% Median General Internal Medicine Physicians salary is 11% below 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 Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $208,940
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $92,840
    Physicians, All Other $95,320
    Pharmacy Technicians $70,740
    Pharmacists $196,250
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $81,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for General Internal Medicine Physicians in San Jose, CA is $67.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $252.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median General Internal Medicine Physicians salary in San Jose, CA is 40.4% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level General Internal Medicine Physicians (10th percentile) earn around $79,180 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $129,010.