Primary Care Internal Medicine Salary and Lifestyle Report

Based on 6 verified submissions as of April 26, 2025, Primary Care Internal Medicine specialists average $340,000 annually, working 49 hours per week. This translates to $28,333 monthly and an hourly equivalent of $140.

Focuses on specialized primary care procedures and treatments within internal medicine, providing expert care in this specific area.

Work-Life Balance and Job Satisfaction

Primary Care Internal Medicine specialists report 0 annual PTO days and work 49 hours weekly. Career satisfaction averages 3.3/5, with 83% saying they would choose this subspecialty again.

Compensation Structure and Practice Settings

Total compensation ranges from $220,000 to $410,000, with a median of $340,000. Base salary ($311,667) represents 87% of total pay.Unknown is the predominant practice setting (100% of specialists).

Experience and Career Progression

Primary Care Internal Medicine specialists with 3+ years of experience earn $323,333 on average, compared to $391,667 for early-career physicians. This -17% increase reflects the value of experience in this subspecialty.

Salary Distribution

Distribution based on 6 verified physician salary submissions.

Median Salary: $340,000

Physician Satisfaction

Would Choose Again

83%

Percentage of Primary Care Internal Medicine physicians who would choose this specialty again if starting their career over.

Satisfaction Rating

3.3/5

Average satisfaction rating reported by Primary Care Internal Medicine physicians (1-5 scale).

Career Satisfaction

Physicians cite the variety of cases and patient relationships as most rewarding aspects of this specialty.

Primary Challenges

On-call demands, administrative burden, and work-life balance are cited as the top challenges.

Salary Comparison

Location Statistics

Average Salary

$357,500

Median Salary

$340,000

Salary Range

$220,000 - $410,000

National Comparison

National Average

$357,500

Difference

+0% vs National Average

Sample Size

6 local / 6 national reports

Salary by Practice Type

Hospital-employed
Average Salary
$396,250
Sample Size
4 submissions
Private Practice
Average Salary
$340,000
Sample Size
1 submissions
Academic
Average Salary
$220,000
Sample Size
1 submissions

* Small sample sizes may affect data reliability.

Salary by Experience Level

0-2 years
Average Salary
$480,000
Sample Size
2 submissions
3-5 years
Average Salary
$220,000
Sample Size
1 submissions
6-10 years
Average Salary
$340,000
Sample Size
1 submissions
11-15 years
Average Salary
$410,000
Sample Size
1 submissions

* Experience levels with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.

Take-Home Pay Calculator

Total Salary
$340,000
Federal Income Tax
-$89,374
State Income Tax
-$17,000
FICA Tax
-$16,643
Take-Home Pay
$216,983
Monthly
$18,082
Taxes (36.2%)
Take-Home (63.8%)
Based on single filing status in US. Results may vary.

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About Our Data

Our salary data is based on anonymous submissions from practicing physicians across the United States. We verify and clean the data to ensure accuracy and remove outliers.

Last updated: April 26, 2025