General Internal Medicine Physicians pay range in Pittsburgh
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $194,070 a year or less, while the top 10% make $331,160 or more. The middle half of general internal medicine physicians in Pittsburgh earn between $213,310 and $320,090.
- $194K10th
- $213K25th
- $292KMedian
- $320K75th
- $331K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $293,820 | $24,485 | $141.26 |
| Median | $291,570 | $24,298 | $140.18 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $213,310 | $17,776 | $102.55 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $320,090 | $26,674 | $153.89 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
General Internal Medicine Physicians pay in Pittsburgh vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
General internal medicine physicians in Pittsburgh earn 29% more than the Pennsylvania average ($226,950) and 10% more than the U.S. average ($267,200). At the median the gap is +14% against the U.S. median of $256,560.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | $293,820 | $291,570 | $194,070 | $331,160 | 150 |
| Pennsylvania | $226,950 | $213,310 | $67,360 | $415,810 | 990 |
| 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 Pittsburgh
On the average salary of $293,820, a single filer in Pittsburgh takes home about $202,285 a year, or $16,857 a month and $7,780 every two weeks. Taxes take 31% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Pittsburgh a good place for general internal medicine physicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Pittsburgh area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 94.7), so the average $293,820 buys what about $310,359 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 5.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Pittsburgh ($49,650). A typical home costs $231,356, or 0.8 years of this average salary before tax.
General Internal Medicine Physicians salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Pittsburgh ranks 4th of 5 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; York pays the most ($364,040).
- York$364,040
- Harrisburg$329,750
- Allentown$297,880
- Pittsburgh$293,820
- Philadelphia$191,410
All General Internal Medicine Physicians salaries in Pennsylvania
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 Pittsburgh: questions
How much do general internal medicine physicians make an hour in Pittsburgh?
$141.26 an hour on average, and $140.18 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level general internal medicine physicians salary in Pittsburgh?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $194,070 a year and the 25th percentile is $213,310, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the general internal medicine physicians take-home pay in Pittsburgh?
About $202,285 a year ($16,857 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $293,820. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do general internal medicine physicians earn more in Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh, PA (38300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 14.0%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.32, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.32).
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