SOC 29-1216 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
General Internal Medicine Physicians — Jackson
Jackson, MS · 1 metro areas compared
In Jackson, MS the median wage for General Internal Medicine Physicians reaches $333,460 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Jackson, MS the median wage for General Internal Medicine Physicians reaches $333,460 a year. That is 30.0% more than the national median of $256,560. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $299,990 and $333,460. The lowest tenth earn under $185,500, while the highest tenth earn more than $344,880.
Gulfport leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $334,330. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 1st of 453 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $185,500 | −27.7% |
| 25th | $299,990 | +16.9% |
| Median (50th) | $333,460 | +30.0% |
| 75th | $333,460 | +30.0% |
| 90th | $344,880 | +34.4% |
| Mean | $301,600 | +17.6% |
Other metro areas in Mississippi
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gulfport | $334,330 | 100 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Jackson run 13.0% below the national average, so the median of $333,460 goes as far as $383,287 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 49.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$333,460as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$383,287US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $333,460 a year, 30.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $185,500 to $344,880 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Gulfport, at $334,330.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for General Internal Medicine Physicians in Jackson, MS?
The median annual wage is $333,460, or $160.32 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 Jackson, MS is 30.0% 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 Jackson, MS earns more than $344,880 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $185,500 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 Gulfport, at $334,330 per year.
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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