Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
- 10th Percentile — Entry Level$103,610
- 25th Percentile — Junior$184,830
- 50th Percentile — Median$335,550
- 75th Percentile — Senior$418,890
- 90th Percentile — Top Earners$495,910
The top 10% of Emergency Medicine Physicians earn $495,910 or more per year. Entry-level professionals can expect to start around $103,610, with significant growth over the first 5 years.
Salary by State
Geographic salary comparison
| State | Avg Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| California (est.) | $450,822 | +42.0% |
| North Dakota | $424,750 | +33.8% |
| Rhode Island | $411,330 | +29.6% |
| Iowa | $401,640 | +26.5% |
| Missouri | $400,590 | +26.2% |
| Maryland | $387,020 | +21.9% |
| West Virginia | $381,470 | +20.2% |
| Vermont | $379,960 | +19.7% |
| Michigan | $377,660 | +19.0% |
| Minnesota | $375,630 | +18.3% |
| Massachusetts | $370,880 | +16.8% |
| Connecticut | $364,450 | +14.8% |
| Indiana | $360,570 | +13.6% |
| New Mexico | $360,410 | +13.5% |
| Nebraska | $353,880 | +11.5% |
| Washington | $348,790 | +9.9% |
| Ohio | $344,190 | +8.4% |
| Alaska | $341,520 | +7.6% |
| North Carolina | $340,980 | +7.4% |
| South Dakota | $335,490 | +5.7% |
| Delaware (est.) | $333,354 | +5.0% |
| Nevada (est.) | $323,830 | +2.0% |
| Florida | $301,220 | -5.1% |
| Oklahoma | $300,600 | -5.3% |
| Mississippi | $300,550 | -5.3% |
| District of Columbia | $292,750 | -7.8% |
| South Carolina | $285,730 | -10.0% |
| Tennessee (est.) | $279,382 | -12.0% |
| Kansas (est.) | $269,858 | -15.0% |
| Texas | $262,170 | -17.4% |
| New Jersey | $262,080 | -17.4% |
| Georgia | $259,490 | -18.3% |
| New York | $257,790 | -18.8% |
| Idaho | $242,480 | -23.6% |
| Alabama | $239,200 | -24.7% |
| Arizona | $239,200 | -24.7% |
| Arkansas | $239,200 | -24.7% |
| Colorado | $239,200 | -24.7% |
| Hawaii | $239,200 | -24.7% |
| Illinois | $239,200 | -24.7% |
| Louisiana | $239,200 | -24.7% |
| Maine | $239,200 | -24.7% |
| Montana | $239,200 | -24.7% |
| New Hampshire | $239,200 | -24.7% |
| Oregon | $239,200 | -24.7% |
| Pennsylvania | $239,200 | -24.7% |
| Virginia | $239,200 | -24.7% |
| Wisconsin | $239,200 | -24.7% |
| Wyoming | $239,200 | -24.7% |
| Kentucky | $214,570 | -32.4% |
| Utah | $178,200 | -43.9% |
What Factors Affect Emergency Medicine Physicians Salary?
Key factors affecting compensation
Pay for Emergency Medicine Physicians is influenced by geographic location, years of experience, employer type, and educational background. Location alone is a large factor: North Dakota pays an average of $424,750, while Utah pays $178,200 — a gap of $246,550 per year.
The middle half of Emergency Medicine Physicians earn between $184,830 and $418,890 per year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $103,610, while the top 10% earn more than $495,910.
These figures are the wages employers report to BLS: base pay plus commissions, production bonuses and tips. They exclude overtime pay, shift differentials, year-end bonuses, benefits and self-employed workers, so total compensation can be higher than the numbers shown.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
What is the average salary for Emergency Medicine Physicians?
The average salary for Emergency Medicine Physicians in the United States is $317,480 per year, with a median of $335,550.
What is the starting salary for Emergency Medicine Physicians?
Entry-level Emergency Medicine Physicians typically earn between $103,610 and $184,830 per year depending on location and employer.
What state pays Emergency Medicine Physicians the most?
North Dakota pays Emergency Medicine Physicians the most at $424,750 per year on average, followed by Rhode Island ($411,330) and Iowa ($401,640).
How much do Emergency Medicine Physicians make per hour?
Based on the average annual salary of $317,480, Emergency Medicine Physicians earn approximately $152.63 per hour (based on 2,080 working hours/year).
Is Emergency Medicine Physicians a good career in 2026?
BLS counts 32,880 Emergency Medicine Physicians jobs in the United States, with a mean annual wage of $317,480 and a median of $335,550 (OEWS May 2025). This site does not publish job-growth projections; the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook covers the outlook for each occupation.
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