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METRO DATA PROFILE · 2025

General Internal Medicine Physicians salary in Sacramento, California

Metro-level median, range, and employment from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics for the Sacramento metropolitan area. Skills and task data from O*NET. State and national figures shown for context.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated June 12, 2026
Median annual$361,590
Mean annual$312,780
Range (10th to 90th)$131,080 to $476,930
Sacramento, California employment
State vs national+40.7% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Sacramento general internal medicine physicians fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

10TH$131,08025TH$174,960MEDIAN$361,59075TH$390,63090TH$476,930

The middle 50% of workers earn between $174,960 and $390,630, with a median of $361,590.

Typical entry

  • Education

    Doctoral or professional degree

  • Experience

    Internship/residency

  • On-the-job training

    None

Top skills (O*NET)

  • Medicine and Dentistry

    Knowledge

    4.9 / 5
  • Biology

    Knowledge

    4.5 / 5
  • Problem Sensitivity

    Ability

    4.4 / 5
  • Therapy and Counseling

    Knowledge

    4.4 / 5
  • Psychology

    Knowledge

    4.3 / 5
  • Oral Comprehension

    Ability

    4.3 / 5
  • Oral Expression

    Ability

    4.3 / 5
  • Inductive Reasoning

    Ability

    4.3 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

  1. 01

    Analyze records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose medical condition of patient.

  2. 02

    Treat internal disorders, such as hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, or problems of the lung, brain, kidney, or gastrointestinal tract.

  3. 03

    Prescribe or administer medication, therapy, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.

  4. 04

    Manage and treat common health problems, such as infections, influenza or pneumonia, as well as serious, chronic, and complex illnesses, in adolescents, adults, and the elderly.

  5. 05

    Provide and manage long-term, comprehensive medical care, including diagnosis and nonsurgical treatment of diseases, for adult patients in an office or hospital.

  6. 06

    Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.

  7. 07

    Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.

  8. 08

    Make diagnoses when different illnesses occur together or in situations where the diagnosis may be obscure.

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Other metros in California

How the Sacramento metro compares to other major California metro areas for general internal medicine physicians.

Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for General Internal Medicine Physicians in Sacramento, California?
According to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, the median annual wage for General Internal Medicine Physicians in the Sacramento metropolitan area is $361,590.
Does Sacramento pay more than the California state average for General Internal Medicine Physicians?
The Sacramento metro median is +15.2% versus the California state median of $313,890.
How does Sacramento compare to the national median for General Internal Medicine Physicians?
The Sacramento metro median is +40.7% versus the BLS national figure of $256,916.
What is the salary range for General Internal Medicine Physicians in Sacramento?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $131,080 and the 90th-percentile at $476,930 for the Sacramento metro area.
What education is required for General Internal Medicine Physicians?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Doctoral or professional degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. BLS metro estimates reflect the Sacramento CBSA boundary for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.