SOC 29-1216 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
General Internal Medicine Physicians — Tampa
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL · 8 metro areas compared
In Tampa, FL the median wage is $228,950.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Tampa, FL the median wage is $228,950. That is 10.8% lower than the national median of $256,560. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $122,690 and $359,030. The lowest tenth earn under $74,290, while the highest tenth earn more than $359,030.
Deltona leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $358,050. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 11th of 629 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,290 | −71.0% |
| 25th | $122,690 | −52.2% |
| Median (50th) | $228,950 | −10.8% |
| 75th | $359,030 | +39.9% |
| 90th | $359,030 | +39.9% |
| Mean | $259,950 | +1.3% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deltona | $358,050 | 80 | |
| 2 | Orlando | $324,150 | 400 | |
| 3 | Naples | $236,970 | 150 | |
| 4 | Jacksonville | $228,220 | 220 | |
| 5 | Port St. Lucie | $227,140 | — | |
| 6 | Homosassa Springs | $209,950 | 50 | |
| 7 | North Port | $207,230 | 80 | |
| 8 | Miami | $174,990 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Tampa run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $228,950 buys what $221,422 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 13.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$228,950as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$221,422US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $228,950 a year, 10.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $74,290 to $359,030 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Deltona, at $358,050.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for General Internal Medicine Physicians in Tampa, FL?
The median annual wage is $228,950, or $110.07 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 Tampa, FL is 10.8% 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 Tampa, FL earns more than $359,030 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $74,290 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 Deltona, at $358,050 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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