Salary distribution
Where San Francisco general internal medicine physicians fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $339,550 and $374,340, with a median of $351,670.
Typical entry
Education
Doctoral or professional degree
Experience
Internship/residency
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.9 / 5
Medicine and Dentistry
Knowledge
- 4.5 / 5
Biology
Knowledge
- 4.4 / 5
Problem Sensitivity
Ability
- 4.4 / 5
Therapy and Counseling
Knowledge
- 4.3 / 5
Psychology
Knowledge
- 4.3 / 5
Oral Comprehension
Ability
- 4.3 / 5
Oral Expression
Ability
- 4.3 / 5
Inductive Reasoning
Ability
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Analyze records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose medical condition of patient.
- 02
Treat internal disorders, such as hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, or problems of the lung, brain, kidney, or gastrointestinal tract.
- 03
Prescribe or administer medication, therapy, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
- 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.
- 05
Provide and manage long-term, comprehensive medical care, including diagnosis and nonsurgical treatment of diseases, for adult patients in an office or hospital.
- 06
Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
- 07
Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
- 08
Make diagnoses when different illnesses occur together or in situations where the diagnosis may be obscure.
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How the San Francisco metro compares to other major California metro areas for general internal medicine physicians.
- Sacramento$361,590
- San Jose$347,870
- Los Angeles$303,980
- San Diego$282,200
- Riverside$99,840
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for General Internal Medicine Physicians in San Francisco, California?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, the median annual wage for General Internal Medicine Physicians in the San Francisco metropolitan area is $351,670.
- Does San Francisco pay more than the California state average for General Internal Medicine Physicians?
- The San Francisco metro median is +12.0% versus the California state median of $313,890.
- How does San Francisco compare to the national median for General Internal Medicine Physicians?
- The San Francisco metro median is +36.9% versus the BLS national figure of $256,916.
- What is the salary range for General Internal Medicine Physicians in San Francisco?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $99,040 and the 90th-percentile at $493,640 for the San Francisco 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.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. BLS metro estimates reflect the San Francisco 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.