General Internal Medicine Physician salary in Louisiana
What general internal medicine physicians earn in Louisiana and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$210,390$101.15 per hour
vs U.S.−18%U.S. median $256,560
Middle half earn$201,140 – $278,100Top 10%: $324,900+
Jobs–In Louisiana
General Internal Medicine Physician pay in Louisiana cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Charles, LA | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | 120 |
| Lafayette, LA | $201,140 | $96.70 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in Louisiana
General Internal Medicine Physician pay in similar states
Florida · $222,600 Nebraska · $221,360 Missouri · $216,570 Oklahoma · $216,570 Pennsylvania · $213,310 Connecticut · $208,000
Other healthcare salaries in Louisiana
Registered Nurses · $80,230 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $22,520 Nursing Assistants · $30,510 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $57,470 Medical Assistants · $36,320 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,410 Pharmacists · $132,410 Nurse Practitioners · $125,600 Physicians, All Other · $350,920 Dental Assistants · $44,090 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · $34,040 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · $63,240
Questions
How much does a general internal medicine physician make in Louisiana?
General Internal Medicine Physicians in Louisiana earned a median of $210,390 a year ($101.15 an hour) in May 2025, 18% less than the national median of $256,560. The middle half earned $201,140 to $278,100.
Where in Louisiana do general internal medicine physicians earn the most?
Among areas in Louisiana, pay was highest in Lake Charles, LA at $239,200+.
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.