There are currently an estimated 49,800 internists in the United States. The internist job market is expected to grow by 14.5% between 2016 and 2026.
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 8,300 internists. That number is based on 7,200 additional internists, and the retirement of 1,100 existing internists.
What’s the supply of internists?
The internist industry is concentrated in Texas, California, Ohio
Internist job market by state
| State Name | Employed Internists |
|---|---|
| Texas | 4,960 |
| California | 3,400 |
| Ohio | 2,860 |
| Massachusetts | 2,590 |
| New York | 2,240 |
| Illinois | 1,980 |
| Florida | 1,740 |
| New Jersey | 1,310 |
| Minnesota | 1,210 |
| District of Columbia | 1,160 |
| Maryland | 1,070 |
| Virginia | 1,060 |
| Puerto Rico | 780 |
| South Carolina | 740 |
| Wisconsin | 690 |
| North Carolina | 680 |
| Connecticut | 660 |
| Pennsylvania | 640 |
| Arizona | 610 |
| Kentucky | 580 |
| Colorado | 520 |
| Indiana | 520 |
| Tennessee | 500 |
| Oklahoma | 370 |
| Utah | 350 |
| Alabama | 340 |
| Washington | 310 |
| Oregon | 240 |
| Arkansas | 220 |
| Louisiana | 220 |
| Hawaii | 220 |
| South Dakota | 220 |
| Alaska | 210 |
| New Hampshire | 170 |
| New Mexico | 170 |
| Vermont | 150 |
| Missouri | 140 |
| Nebraska | 130 |
| Iowa | 120 |
| Maine | 110 |
| Idaho | 110 |
| Mississippi | 100 |
| Delaware | 100 |
| North Dakota | 80 |
| Wyoming | 70 |
| Montana | 40 |