General Internal Medicine Physicians pay range in Lafayette
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $199,720 a year or less, while the top 10% make $208,310 or more. The middle half of general internal medicine physicians in Lafayette earn between $200,660 and $201,650.
- $200K10th
- $201K25th
- $201KMedian
- $202K75th
- $208K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $200,920 | $16,743 | $96.60 |
| Median | $201,140 | $16,762 | $96.70 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $200,660 | $16,722 | $96.47 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $201,650 | $16,804 | $96.95 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
General Internal Medicine Physicians pay in Lafayette vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
General internal medicine physicians in Lafayette earn 16% less than the Louisiana average ($238,520) and 25% less than the U.S. average ($267,200). At the median the gap is -22% against the U.S. median of $256,560.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | $200,920 | $201,140 | $199,720 | $208,310 | n/a |
| Louisiana | $238,520 | $210,390 | $184,700 | $324,900 | n/a |
| 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 Lafayette
On the average salary of $200,920, a single filer in Lafayette takes home about $143,963 a year, or $11,997 a month and $5,537 every two weeks. Taxes take 28% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Lafayette a good place for general internal medicine physicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lafayette area are 13% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 87.2), so the average $200,920 buys what about $230,389 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 4.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Lafayette ($41,780). A typical home costs $202,312, or 1.0 years of this average salary before tax.
General Internal Medicine Physicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Gulfport, MS$297,030
- Houston, TX$263,180
- Jackson, MS$301,600
- Tyler, TX$76,670
- College Station, TX$262,940
- Hot Springs, AR$215,320
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
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General Internal Medicine Physicians salary in Lafayette: questions
How much do general internal medicine physicians make an hour in Lafayette?
$96.59 an hour on average, and $96.70 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level general internal medicine physicians salary in Lafayette?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $199,720 a year and the 25th percentile is $200,660, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the general internal medicine physicians take-home pay in Lafayette?
About $143,963 a year ($11,997 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $200,920.
Do general internal medicine physicians earn more in Lafayette than elsewhere?
The average here is 25% less 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 Lafayette, LA (29180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.1%.
- 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).
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