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General Internist Jobs in Los Angeles, CA: Pay and Who's Hiring
In Los Angeles, the May 2025 median for general internists is about $304.0K, 18% over the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $179.4K to $356.2K.
Pay
The median is the middle of internists already employed, not a starting wage. The 25th is the lower quarter of that group. The 75th is what the upper quarter already earns.
| Percentile | Metro | CA | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $179,380 | $129,110 | $124,470 |
| Median | $303,980 | $313,890 | $256,560 |
| 75th | $356,240 | $388,150 | $374,850 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Wages are the General Internal Medicine Physicians series, SOC 29-1216.
Hiring difficulty and demand
This is the same score as the free check.
Who's hiring
- Nguyen Physicians, 24 campuses
- County of Orange, 13 campuses
- County of Los Angeles, 12 campuses
- Lee Physicians, 11 campuses
- Kim Physicians, 10 campuses
- Le Physicians, 9 campuses
Campuses on file in the provider extract, not live job ads.
License and training
Every state licenses physicians through its medical board. The usual path is an MD or DO, an internal medicine residency, and a state license. Employers usually want board certification too. Confirm your state board's rules before you hire or start.
Sources: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, physicians and surgeons
The work
In the office, the day is a schedule of visits, results to review, refills, and messages. Each visit may cover several conditions and the medicines that go with them.
Hospitalists round on admitted patients, write orders, talk with families, and plan discharges. The shifts are long, and the census sets the pace.
Nearby metros
- Oxnard, CA · 47 miles
- Riverside, CA · 59 miles
- San Diego, CA · 111 miles
- Santa Maria, CA · 132 miles
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Questions
Who hires general internists in Los Angeles?
Physician groups, hospitals, and health systems hire general internists in Los Angeles. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Nguyen Physicians, County of Orange, County of Los Angeles.
How do I get licensed as a physician in California?
Start with the California medical board. Many states also accept a license through the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, so check both before a move to Los Angeles.
What should a practice in Los Angeles weigh when hiring an internist?
Ask about panel size, call, and board status. This metro is 3% under the California median.