General Internal Medicine Physicians pay range in Grand Rapids
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $86,050 a year or less, while the top 10% make $352,570 or more. The middle half of general internal medicine physicians in Grand Rapids earn between $144,730 and $352,570.
- $86K10th
- $145K25th
- $240KMedian
- $353K75th
- $353K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $238,630 | $19,886 | $114.73 |
| Median | $240,020 | $20,002 | $115.39 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $144,730 | $12,061 | $69.58 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $352,570 | $29,381 | $169.50 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
General Internal Medicine Physicians pay in Grand Rapids vs. Michigan and the U.S.
General internal medicine physicians in Grand Rapids earn 23% more than the Michigan average ($194,040) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($267,200). At the median the gap is -6% against the U.S. median of $256,560.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids | $238,630 | $240,020 | $86,050 | $352,570 | 60 |
| Michigan | $194,040 | $149,990 | $59,440 | $378,470 | 2,060 |
| 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 Grand Rapids
On the average salary of $238,630, a single filer in Grand Rapids takes home about $162,330 a year, or $13,527 a month and $6,243 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 (2025 rules). Includes Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%).
Is Grand Rapids a good place for general internal medicine physicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Grand Rapids area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.5), so the average $238,630 buys what about $249,754 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 5.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Grand Rapids ($47,570). A typical home costs $359,923, or 1.5 years of this average salary before tax.
General Internal Medicine Physicians salary in other Michigan cities
Grand Rapids ranks 1st of 2 Michigan metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Grand Rapids$238,630
- Detroit$184,440
All General Internal Medicine Physicians salaries in Michigan
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 Grand Rapids: questions
How much do general internal medicine physicians make an hour in Grand Rapids?
$114.73 an hour on average, and $115.40 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level general internal medicine physicians salary in Grand Rapids?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $86,050 a year and the 25th percentile is $144,730, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the general internal medicine physicians take-home pay in Grand Rapids?
About $162,330 a year ($13,527 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $238,630. Includes Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%).
Do general internal medicine physicians earn more in Grand Rapids than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% 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 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI (24340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 13.0%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Includes Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.23, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.23).
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