General Internal Medicine Physician salary in Tennessee
What general internal medicine physicians earn in Tennessee and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$232,220$111.64 per hour
vs U.S.−9%U.S. median $256,560
Middle half earn$106,590 – $322,260Top 10%: $412,460+
Jobs1,3700.97× the U.S. concentration
General Internal Medicine Physician pay in Tennessee cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $232,220 | $111.64 | 350 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $298,620 | $143.57 | 340 |
| Jackson, TN | $412,460 | $198.30 | 160 |
| Johnson City, TN | $73,290 | $35.24 | 140 |
| Knoxville, TN | $314,020 | $150.97 | 100 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $291,200 | $140.00 | 80 |
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $334,890 | $161.00 | 80 |
Hospitals and jobs in Tennessee
General Internal Medicine Physician pay in similar states
Kentucky · $241,530 Hawaii · $239,200+ Arkansas · $233,130 New Hampshire · $229,210 Vermont · $228,670 Florida · $222,600
Other healthcare salaries in Tennessee
Registered Nurses · $81,500 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $32,130 Nursing Assistants · $37,990 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $58,870 Medical Assistants · $39,570 Nurse Practitioners · $117,590 Pharmacy Technicians · $41,920 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,070 Pharmacists · $133,390 Dental Assistants · $46,720 Physicians, All Other · $301,290 Physical Therapists · $100,140
Questions
How much does a general internal medicine physician make in Tennessee?
General Internal Medicine Physicians in Tennessee earned a median of $232,220 a year ($111.64 an hour) in May 2025, 9% less than the national median of $256,560. The middle half earned $106,590 to $322,260.
Where in Tennessee do general internal medicine physicians earn the most?
Among areas in Tennessee, pay was highest in Jackson, TN at $412,460.
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.