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General Internal Medicine Physicians salary in North Carolina

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Median, range, employment, and 10-year outlook from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, with skills and task data from O*NET. Cost-of-living adjustment from BEA Regional Price Parities.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated June 12, 2026
Last refreshed: Jun 12, 2026

General Internal Medicine Physicians in North Carolina. BLS OES + DOL OFLC + reader-reported submissions. How this is built →

Median annual$289,780
Mean annual$283,840
Range (10th to 90th)$123,810 to $462,680
North Carolina employment1,700
State vs national+12.8% vs national

Salary distribution

Where North Carolina general internal medicine physicians fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

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

10TH$123,81025TH$181,250MEDIAN$289,78075TH$396,74090TH$462,680

The middle 50% of workers earn between $181,250 and $396,740, with a median of $289,780.

Real disclosed salaries

General Internal Medicine Physicians in North Carolina: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 42 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $260,000. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.

By DOL wage level

DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.

LevelFilingsMedian offer
Level I — entry11$251,000
Level II — qualified11$280,000
Level III — experienced2$282,748
Level IV — fully competent3$450,000

Top employers filing for this role

Companies with the most certified filings for General Internal Medicine Physicians in North Carolina. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings. Click a company for its full H-1B salary breakdown.

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
VIDANT MEDICAL GROUP, LLCInternal Medicine Physician11$260,000
Duke University Health SystemFellow6$78,090
The Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital Operating Corporation, Inc.Pulmonary and Critical Care Physician5$450,000
Carolinas Physicians Network, Inc.Physician4$378,674
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical CenterHouse Officer4$177,935
Moses Cone Medical Services, Inc.Internal Medicine, Outpatient3$282,748
Carolinas Physicians Network, Inc. d/b/a Atrium Health Medical GroupPhysician2$282,250
UNC Physicians Network, LLCInternal Medicine Physician2$211,246
Bethany Medical Center, P.A.Medical Doctor1$165,000
Cumberland County Hospital System, Inc.Endocrinologist1$207,938

Recent sample filings

A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.

  • Staff Physician/Hospitalist at The Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital Operating Corporation, Inc.
    $300,000
    BurlingtonWage Level IVDecided Mar 25, 2026I-200-26077-711828
  • Fellow at Duke University Health System
    $77,580
    DurhamDecided Mar 24, 2026I-200-26076-709976
  • Internal Medicine, Outpatient at Moses Cone Medical Services, Inc.
    $282,748
    BurlingtonWage Level IIIDecided Jan 8, 2026I-200-25365-519933
  • Pediatric Endocrinologist at Mission Health Community Multispecialty Providers, LLC
    $213,000
    AshevilleWage Level IIDecided Sep 25, 2025I-200-25261-317803
  • Internal Medicine Physician at VIDANT MEDICAL GROUP, LLC
    $251,000
    GreenvilleWage Level IDecided Sep 23, 2025I-200-25259-311959
  • Internal Medicine Physician at VIDANT MEDICAL GROUP, LLC
    $251,000
    EdentonWage Level IDecided Aug 8, 2025I-200-25213-217180
  • Internal Medicine Physician at VIDANT MEDICAL GROUP, LLC
    $251,000
    EdentonWage Level IDecided Aug 8, 2025I-200-25213-215895
  • Endocrinologist at Harnett Health System, Inc.
    $207,938
    DunnWage Level IIDecided Jul 28, 2025I-200-25202-188222

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.

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By seniority

General Internal Medicine Physicians pay by experience level in North Carolina

Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.

Specialties

General Internal Medicine Physicians specialties in North Carolina

Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 25 certified offers. The most common variant is Physician at a median of $303,379.

SpecialtyTop employerFilingsMedian offer
PhysicianCarolinas Physicians Network, Inc.9$303,379
Internal Medicine PhysicianVIDANT MEDICAL GROUP, LLC6$251,000
Pulmonary and Critical Care PhysicianThe Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital Operating Corporation, Inc.4$450,000
FellowDuke University Health System3$85,272
ResidentDuke University Health System3$69,996

Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.

Pay by industry

General Internal Medicine Physicians in North Carolina, by industry

Median offered wage across 42 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Healthcare leads with a median of $277,750.

IndustryLargest employerFilingsMedian offer
HealthcareVIDANT MEDICAL GROUP, LLC36$277,750
EducationDuke University Health System6$78,090

Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.

Wage trend

Median annual wage in North Carolina over the past 3 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2025 dollars.

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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.

10-year outlook

Growth 2024 → 2034

+3.3%

Projected annual openings

BLS outlook

Average growth

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 20242034 cycle.

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Top metros in North Carolina

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for General Internal Medicine Physicians in North Carolina?
According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for General Internal Medicine Physicians in North Carolina is $289,780.
How does North Carolina compare to the national median for General Internal Medicine Physicians?
The North Carolina median is +12.8% versus the BLS national figure of $256,916.
What is the salary range for General Internal Medicine Physicians in North Carolina?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $123,810 and the 90th-percentile at $462,680, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
Is General Internal Medicine Physicians a growing field?
BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 3.3% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
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.

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Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates 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.