General Internal Medicine Physicians Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $232,440 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly $111.75
10th percentile $60,420
90th percentile —
Employed locally 180
National median $236,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,420
    25th
    $173,000
    50th (median)
    $232,440
    75th
    $232,440

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    General Internal Medicine Physicians salary vs area income 342% Median General Internal Medicine Physicians salary is 242% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $259,320
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $238,560
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $67,820

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $95,960
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,690
    Pharmacists $138,930
    Physicians, All Other $357,070
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $70,890
    Psychiatric Technicians $38,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for General Internal Medicine Physicians in Tucson, AZ is $111.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $169.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median General Internal Medicine Physicians salary in Tucson, AZ is 1.7% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level General Internal Medicine Physicians (10th percentile) earn around $60,420 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $173,000.