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
Louisiana 220
South Dakota 220
Hawaii 220
Arkansas 220
Alaska 210
New Hampshire 170
New Mexico 170
Vermont 150
Missouri 140
Nebraska 130
Iowa 120
Idaho 110
Maine 110
Delaware 100
Mississippi 100
North Dakota 80
Wyoming 70
Montana 40