What general internal medicine physicians earn in Georgia and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | $281,100 | $135.14 | 110 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $281,050 | $135.12 | 100 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $291,200 | $140.00 | 80 |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | $354,430 | $170.40 | 60 |
| Albany, GA | $223,400 | $107.40 | 50 |
General Internal Medicine Physicians in Georgia earned a median of $425,460 a year ($204.55 an hour) in May 2025, 66% more than the national median of $256,560. The middle half earned $182,620 to $581,750.
Among areas in Georgia, pay was highest in Macon-Bibb County, GA at $354,430.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.