General Internal Medicine Physicians
Diagnose and provide nonsurgical treatment for a wide range of diseases and injuries of internal organ systems. Provide care mainly for adults and adolescents, and are based primarily in an outpatient care setting.
How to read this profile
BLS projects U.S. employment for General Internal Medicine Physicians to increase by 4.0% between 2024 and 2034, from 73,100 to 76,000 jobs. Its estimate of 1,900 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($256,560), education (Doctoral or professional degree), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
73,100
Projected employment (2034)
76,000
Projected change (2024–2034)
4%
Annual openings (projected average)
1,900
Pay & Preparation
$256,560
Doctoral or professional degree
None
Internship/residency
Essential Skills
Reading Comprehension (4.12/5) • Active Listening (4.12/5) • Writing (4/5) • Critical Thinking (4/5) • Speaking (4/5) • Science (4/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
Market data tells you what is happening.
SmartBid shows you where you fit.
Evaluate opportunities using demand, competition, client quality, and your experience—then focus your effort where you have the strongest chance to win.
Find my best opportunities