SOC 29-1216 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
General Internal Medicine Physicians — York
York-Hanover, PA · 4 metro areas compared
In York, PA the median wage for General Internal Medicine Physicians reaches $344,040 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In York, PA the median wage for General Internal Medicine Physicians reaches $344,040 a year. That is 34.1% more than the national median of $256,560. Pay ranges from under $222,820 at the tenth percentile to more than $688,310 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $287,730 to $402,010.
The area has 50 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.59 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Allentown records the highest median at $296,980. Of the 390 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 3rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $222,820 | −13.2% |
| 25th | $287,730 | +12.1% |
| Median (50th) | $344,040 | +34.1% |
| 75th | $402,010 | +56.7% |
| 90th | $688,310 | +168.3% |
| Mean | $364,040 | +41.9% |
Other metro areas in Pennsylvania
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allentown | $296,980 | — | |
| 2 | Pittsburgh | $291,570 | 150 | |
| 3 | Harrisburg | $288,290 | 40 | |
| 4 | Philadelphia | $159,330 | 930 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in York run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $344,040 goes as far as $352,500 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 37.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$344,040as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$352,500US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $344,040 a year, 34.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $222,820 to $688,310 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Allentown, at $296,980.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for General Internal Medicine Physicians in York, PA?
The median annual wage is $344,040, or $165.40 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 York, PA is 34.1% 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 York, PA earns more than $688,310 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $222,820 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 Allentown, at $296,980 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in York, PA. 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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