General Internal Medicine Physicians pay range in Winston-Salem
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $129,370 a year or less, while the top 10% make $432,370 or more. The middle half of general internal medicine physicians in Winston-Salem earn between $211,200 and $432,370.
- $129K10th
- $211K25th
- $294KMedian
- $432K75th
- $432K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $294,430 | $24,536 | $141.55 |
| Median | $293,840 | $24,487 | $141.27 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $211,200 | $17,600 | $101.54 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $432,370 | $36,031 | $207.87 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
General Internal Medicine Physicians pay in Winston-Salem vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
General internal medicine physicians in Winston-Salem earn 4% more than the North Carolina average ($283,840) and 10% more than the U.S. average ($267,200). At the median the gap is +15% against the U.S. median of $256,560.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem | $294,430 | $293,840 | $129,370 | $432,370 | 80 |
| North Carolina | $283,840 | $289,780 | $123,810 | $462,680 | 1,700 |
| United States | $267,200 | $256,560 | $73,570 | $475,430 | 67,150 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
General Internal Medicine Physicians salary after taxes in Winston-Salem
On the average salary of $294,430, a single filer in Winston-Salem takes home about $200,448 a year, or $16,704 a month and $7,710 every two weeks. Taxes take 32% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Winston-Salem a good place for general internal medicine physicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Winston-Salem area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.0), so the average $294,430 buys what about $319,883 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 6.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Winston-Salem ($46,380). A typical home costs $283,871, or 1.0 years of this average salary before tax.
General Internal Medicine Physicians salary in other North Carolina cities
Winston-Salem ranks 1st of 7 North Carolina metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Winston-Salem$294,430
- Charlotte$290,740
- Greensboro$287,040
- Asheville$269,980
- Raleigh$267,590
- Fayetteville$250,260
- Durham$234,920
All General Internal Medicine Physicians salaries in North Carolina
Highest-paying cities for general internal medicine physicians
South Bend, IN pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($424,610).
- South Bend, IN$424,610
- Lafayette, IN$412,650
- Deltona, FL$367,040
- Toledo, OH$367,010
- Knoxville, TN$366,110
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General Internal Medicine Physicians salary in Winston-Salem: questions
How much do general internal medicine physicians make an hour in Winston-Salem?
$141.55 an hour on average, and $141.27 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level general internal medicine physicians salary in Winston-Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $129,370 a year and the 25th percentile is $211,200, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the general internal medicine physicians take-home pay in Winston-Salem?
About $200,448 a year ($16,704 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $294,430.
Do general internal medicine physicians earn more in Winston-Salem than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% more than the U.S. average for this job ($267,200).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1216; area Winston-Salem, NC (49180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 15.6%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.65, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.65).
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