The Internal Medicine Physician Salary Outlook
As a locum tenens internal medicine physician (MD/DO), you’re yearly income could total be 34% more than permanently employed internal medicine doctors. Typically, permanent internal medicine doctors make an average hourly wage of $101 per hour. Because locum tenens MDs are 1099 contractors (and thus do not receive a salary), it can be challenging to accurately predict an average internal medicine physician salary.
One of the alluring parts of locum work is the ability to negotiate their “salary” with each new assignment. Hourly rates may change based on the demand for that medical provider at that facility, the location of facility, the hours, the length of the assignment, and even the practice setting. As of 202o, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the top paying industries for general internal medicine physicians are Home Health Care Services, Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories, Outpatient Care Centers, Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals, and the Offices of Physicians.
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What is the average salary for permanently employed internal medicine doctors?
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What is the starting salary for locum tenens internal medicine doctors?
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How much can an internal medicine physician earn per hour?
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What is the difference in average salary in 2022 for for internal medicine MDs/DOs compared to 2020?
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Where do locum tenens internal medicine doctors make the highest average salary in the United States?
Locum Tenens Internal Medicine Doctor Salary FAQs
Locum Tenens Internal Medicine Doctor Salary FAQs
Barton Associates Answers Your Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for permanently employed internal medicine doctors?
Answer: According to 2020 data by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the yearly average salary for permanently employed internal medicine doctors is $201,440.
What is the starting salary for locum tenens internal medicine doctors?
Depending on location, demand, years of experience, and many other factors, physicians who choose to work locum tenens assignment can expect hourly rates to be as much as 12.8% higher than the national average hourly rate for permanently employed internal medicine doctors. With locum tenens positions, rates can vary by person, agency, and facility type.
How much can an internal medicine physician earn per hour?
Based on internal Barton Associates rates combined with the average rates found by searching “internal medicine physician” job positing on ZipRecruiter, locum tenens internal medicine MDs/DOs can make upwards of $110 per hour. Again, rates will vary based on location, years of experience, and the level of demand.
What is the difference in average salary in 2022 for for internal medicine MDs/DOs compared to 2020?
In 2022 Barton Associates’ internal medicine physicians earned, on average, 11.3% more in 2022 than they did in 2020. This information was found by comparing Barton Associates internal medicine physician rates per hour in 2022 vs 2020. It is important to note that COVID-19 exacerbated the already crippling physician shortage in the U.S. Increased rates could be a result of the Great Resignation seen nationwide from MDs/DO and other healthcare providers following 2 years of intense workloads and pressure. Locum tenens medical providers may see increased rates level out if the supply of qualified MDs/DOs increases and the demand decrease.
Where do locum tenens internal medicine doctors make the highest average salary in the United States?
Barton Associates’ locum tenens internal medicine physicians earned the highest hourly rates in Tennessee in 2022; upwards of 34% higher than permanently employed internal medicine MDs.
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*Actual rates may vary based on experience, location, and other factors. Contact your recruiter for more information. Calculations based on Barton Associates data, and publicly available data from the following sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Ziprecruiter.com.
Internal Medicine Physician Jobs
THE LATEST JOBS FOR LOCUM PHYSICIANS
Physician - Internal MedicineYour next locum tenens opportunity awaits in Louisiana! Our client is looking for a physician specializing in internal medicine to begin telehealth coverage in early April. Hours include 2-3 hours for 1 day per week. The selected locum will be handling standing orders, basic sick calls, med refills, and other... View This Job
Your new job is waiting in Colorado! Our client is looking for a physician specializing in internal medicine to begin coverage immediately. Hours include 9a - 5p shifts from Mondays - Fridays. The selected locum will be handling rounds, physicals, new patient exams, charting, geriatric care, and other internal medicine... View This Job
Cross Colorado off your bucket list with this locum tenens opportunity! Our client is looking for a physician specializing in internal medicine to begin coverage immediately. Hours include 9a - 5p shifts from Mondays - Fridays. The selected locum will be handling rounds, physicals, new patient exams, charting, geriatric care,... View This Job
Your next locum tenens opportunity awaits in Colorado! Our client is looking for a physician specializing in internal medicine to begin coverage immediately. Hours include 9a - 5p shifts from Mondays - Fridays. The selected locum will be handling rounds, physicals, new patient exams, charting, geriatric care, and other internal... View This Job
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