General Internal Medicine Physicians Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $289,840 +22.6% vs national
Median hourly $139.35
10th percentile $129,500
90th percentile $385,930
National median $236,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $129,500
    25th
    $129,500
    50th (median)
    $289,840
    75th
    $385,930
    90th
    $385,930

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    General Internal Medicine Physicians salary vs area income 310% Median General Internal Medicine Physicians salary is 210% 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 Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $133,470
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $77,500
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,880
    Pharmacists $170,480
    Dental Hygienists $121,100
    Physical Therapists $99,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for General Internal Medicine Physicians in San Luis Obispo, CA is $139.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $185.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median General Internal Medicine Physicians salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 22.6% 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 San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level General Internal Medicine Physicians (10th percentile) earn around $129,500 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $129,500.