There are currently an estimated 73,200 internists in the United States. The internist job market is expected to grow by 3.3% between 2024 and 2034.
How employable are internists?
CareerExplorer rates internists with a C employability rating, meaning this career should provide moderate employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 2,400 internists.
What’s the supply of internists?
The internist industry is concentrated in New York, California, Georgia
Internist job market by state
| State Name | Employed Internists |
|---|---|
| New York | 10,000 |
| California | 6,370 |
| Georgia | 5,440 |
| Texas | 3,850 |
| Maryland | 3,250 |
| New Jersey | 2,920 |
| Arizona | 2,570 |
| Florida | 2,390 |
| Indiana | 2,380 |
| Minnesota | 2,270 |
| Michigan | 2,060 |
| North Carolina | 1,700 |
| Massachusetts | 1,590 |
| Ohio | 1,540 |
| Wisconsin | 1,450 |
| Tennessee | 1,370 |
| South Carolina | 1,260 |
| Illinois | 1,130 |
| Washington | 1,100 |
| Kentucky | 1,060 |
| Pennsylvania | 990 |
| Connecticut | 980 |
| Nebraska | 900 |
| Virginia | 860 |
| West Virginia | 630 |
| Oklahoma | 490 |
| District of Columbia | 490 |
| Colorado | 450 |
| New Hampshire | 450 |
| Mississippi | 390 |
| Nevada | 390 |
| Iowa | 380 |
| Alabama | 310 |
| Rhode Island | 300 |
| Arkansas | 290 |
| Maine | 270 |
| Oregon | 230 |
| Hawaii | 220 |
| Utah | 210 |
| North Dakota | 200 |
| Vermont | 180 |
| Missouri | 160 |
| South Dakota | 160 |
| Idaho | 130 |
| Alaska | 110 |