SOC 29-1216 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
General Internal Medicine Physicians — North Arkansas
North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area · 2 metro areas compared
In North Arkansas, AR the median wage for General Internal Medicine Physicians is $316,730 a year, which is 23.5% higher than the national figure of $256,560.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In North Arkansas, AR the median wage for General Internal Medicine Physicians is $316,730 a year, which is 23.5% higher than the national figure of $256,560. Half of workers earn between $239,390 and $316,760. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $233,130 and the ninetieth at $316,760.
The area has 50 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.4 of every thousand jobs. Hot Springs leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $292,120. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 1st of 336 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $233,130 | −9.1% |
| 25th | $239,390 | −6.7% |
| Median (50th) | $316,730 | +23.5% |
| 75th | $316,760 | +23.5% |
| 90th | $316,760 | +23.5% |
| Mean | $284,920 | +11.1% |
Other metro areas in Arkansas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hot Springs | $292,120 | 40 | |
| 2 | Jonesboro | $67,830 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in North Arkansas run 13.1% below the national average, so the median of $316,730 goes as far as $364,476 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 42.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$316,730as reported by BLSLocal price level
86.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$364,476US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $316,730 a year, 23.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $233,130 to $316,760 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Hot Springs, at $292,120.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for General Internal Medicine Physicians in North Arkansas, AR?
The median annual wage is $316,730, or $152.27 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 North Arkansas, AR is 23.5% 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 North Arkansas, AR earns more than $316,760 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $233,130 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 Hot Springs, at $292,120 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in North Arkansas, AR. 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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