SOC 29-1216 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
General Internal Medicine Physicians — New Jersey
New Jersey · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay in New Jersey is $89,990 a year, 64.9% under the national median of $256,560 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in New Jersey is $89,990 a year, 64.9% under the national median of $256,560 for this occupation. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $89,990 and $197,990. The lowest tenth earn under $82,320, while the highest tenth earn more than $431,460.
The area has 2,920 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.7 of every thousand jobs. New Jersey ranks number 44th out of 45 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Atlantic City records the highest median at $239,200. Of the 736 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 208th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $82,320 | −67.9% |
| 25th | $89,990 | −64.9% |
| Median (50th) | $89,990 | −64.9% |
| 75th | $197,990 | −22.8% |
| 90th | $431,460 | +68.2% |
| Mean | $165,650 | −35.4% |
Highest-paying metro areas in New Jersey
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlantic City | $239,200 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in New Jersey run 8.8% above the national average, so the median of $89,990 buys what $82,711 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 67.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$89,990as reported by BLSLocal price level
108.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$82,711US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $89,990 a year, 64.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $82,320 to $431,460 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,920 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 44th of 45 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Atlantic City, at $239,200.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for General Internal Medicine Physicians in New Jersey?
The median annual wage is $89,990, or $43.26 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 New Jersey is 64.9% lower. 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 New Jersey earns more than $431,460 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $82,320 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 Atlantic City, at $239,200 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,920 jobs in this occupation in New Jersey. 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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