General Internal Medicine Physicians Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $430,970 +82.3% vs national
Median hourly $207.20
10th percentile $105,090
90th percentile $457,570
National median $236,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $105,090
    25th
    $319,300
    50th (median)
    $430,970
    75th
    $445,670
    90th
    $457,570

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    General Internal Medicine Physicians salary vs area income 394% Median General Internal Medicine Physicians salary is 294% 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
    Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN $416,860
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $385,880
    South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $376,690
    South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $374,680

    Nearby metros — General Internal Medicine Physicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $305,040

    Related occupations in Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $178,900
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $79,580
    Pharmacy Technicians $49,420
    Physicians, All Other $305,610
    Nurse Practitioners $159,090
    Dental Hygienists $127,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for General Internal Medicine Physicians in Santa Cruz, CA is $207.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $219.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median General Internal Medicine Physicians salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 82.3% 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 Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level General Internal Medicine Physicians (10th percentile) earn around $105,090 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $319,300.