SOC 29-1216 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
General Internal Medicine Physicians — Bismarck
Bismarck, ND · 2 metro areas compared
The median wage for General Internal Medicine Physicians in Bismarck, ND is $351,580 per year, well above the national median of $256,560.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
The next ten years
Projected to grow about as fast as average
- Change in jobs, 2024 to 2034
- +3.3%
- Openings per year
- 2,100
- Typical entry-level education
- Doctoral or professional degree
- On-the-job training
- Internship/residency
Includes jobs opened by workers leaving the occupation, not only new positions.
Projections are published nationally only. This is the outlook for the occupation across the United States, not a measurement for Bismarck, ND.
Projections are based on 2024 employment and run to 2034. The wages above are from the May 2025 survey, a separate BLS programme on a different release cycle, so the two are not two views of one dataset.
Salary overview
The median wage for General Internal Medicine Physicians in Bismarck, ND is $351,580 per year, well above the national median of $256,560. The gap of 37.0% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $351,580 and $351,580. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $193,210 and the ninetieth at $382,780.
The area has 50 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.7 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Grand Forks records the highest median at $344,930. Of the 296 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 3rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $193,210 | −24.7% |
| 25th | $351,580 | +37.0% |
| Median (50th) | $351,580 | +37.0% |
| 75th | $351,580 | +37.0% |
| 90th | $382,780 | +49.2% |
| Mean | $333,420 | +30.0% |
Other metro areas in North Dakota
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grand Forks | $344,930 | 30 | |
| 2 | Fargo | $338,400 | 100 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Bismarck run 9.0% below the national average, so the median of $351,580 goes as far as $386,352 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 50.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$351,580as reported by BLSLocal price level
91.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$386,352US average = 100 · BEA 2024Why the state that pays most is usually not where pay goes furthest
Key takeaways
- Median pay is $351,580 a year, 37.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $193,210 to $382,780 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Grand Forks, at $344,930.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for General Internal Medicine Physicians in Bismarck, ND?
The median annual wage is $351,580, or $169.03 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $256,560, so pay in Bismarck, ND is 37.0% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Bismarck, ND earns more than $382,780 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $193,210 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Grand Forks, at $344,930 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in Bismarck, ND. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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