General Internal Medicine Physicians pay range in Denver
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $231,640 a year or less, while the top 10% make $371,600 or more. The middle half of general internal medicine physicians in Denver earn between $265,110 and $299,990.
- $232K10th
- $265K25th
- $300KMedian
- $300K75th
- $372K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $301,220 | $25,102 | $144.82 |
| Median | $299,990 | $24,999 | $144.23 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $265,110 | $22,092 | $127.46 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $299,990 | $24,999 | $144.23 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
General Internal Medicine Physicians pay in Denver vs. Colorado and the U.S.
General internal medicine physicians in Denver earn 3% more than the Colorado average ($291,400) and 13% more than the U.S. average ($267,200). At the median the gap is +17% against the U.S. median of $256,560.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | $301,220 | $299,990 | $231,640 | $371,600 | 290 |
| Colorado | $291,400 | $299,990 | $176,330 | $371,600 | 450 |
| United States | $267,200 | $256,560 | $73,570 | $475,430 | 67,150 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
General Internal Medicine Physicians salary after taxes in Denver
On the average salary of $301,220, a single filer in Denver takes home about $203,396 a year, or $16,950 a month and $7,823 every two weeks. Taxes take 32% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included.
Is Denver a good place for general internal medicine physicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Denver area are 6% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 105.8), so the average $301,220 buys what about $284,755 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 4.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Denver ($62,320). A typical home costs $573,221, or 1.9 years of this average salary before tax.
General Internal Medicine Physicians salary in other Colorado cities
Denver ranks 1st of 2 Colorado metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Denver$301,220
- Colorado Springs$288,640
All General Internal Medicine Physicians salaries in Colorado
Highest-paying cities for general internal medicine physicians
South Bend, IN pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($424,610).
- South Bend, IN$424,610
- Lafayette, IN$412,650
- Deltona, FL$367,040
- Toledo, OH$367,010
- Knoxville, TN$366,110
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
General Internal Medicine Physicians salary in Denver: questions
How much do general internal medicine physicians make an hour in Denver?
$144.82 an hour on average, and $144.23 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level general internal medicine physicians salary in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $231,640 a year and the 25th percentile is $265,110, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the general internal medicine physicians take-home pay in Denver?
About $203,396 a year ($16,950 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $301,220. Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included.
Do general internal medicine physicians earn more in Denver than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% more than the U.S. average for this job ($267,200).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1216; area Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO (19740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.42, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.42).
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.