Emergency Medicine Physicians Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $335,550 · Median hourly: $161.32 · Employment: 32,880
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $103,610 | $49.81 |
| 25th | $184,830 | $88.86 |
| Median | $335,550 | $161.32 |
| 75th | $418,890 | $201.39 |
| 90th | $495,910 | $238.42 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 29-1214
- Total U.S. employment: 32,880
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
How to interpret these figures
With approximately 32,880 emergency medicine physicians employed, this is a significant occupation in the labor market.
For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $103,610, median pay is $335,550, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $495,910.
Emergency Medicine Physicians Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | — | — | — | 90 |
| Alaska | $452,620 | $217.61 | +34.9% | 190 |
| Arizona | — | — | — | 0 |
| Arkansas | — | — | — | 60 |
| California | — | — | — | 4,420 |
| Colorado | — | — | — | 780 |
| Connecticut | $418,940 | $201.41 | +24.9% | 470 |
| District of Columbia | $318,200 | $152.98 | -5.2% | 120 |
| Florida | $204,990 | $98.55 | -38.9% | 2,060 |
| Georgia | $219,010 | $105.29 | -34.7% | 0 |
| Hawaii | — | — | — | 110 |
| Idaho | $221,430 | $106.46 | -34.0% | 380 |
| Illinois | — | — | — | 1,220 |
| Indiana | $347,060 | $166.85 | +3.4% | 1,170 |
| Iowa | $429,050 | $206.27 | +27.9% | 290 |
| Kentucky | $169,390 | $81.44 | -49.5% | 620 |
| Louisiana | — | — | — | 470 |
| Maine | — | — | — | 280 |
| Maryland | $451,620 | $217.13 | +34.6% | 550 |
| Massachusetts | $356,230 | $171.27 | +6.2% | 890 |
| Michigan | $417,760 | $200.85 | +24.5% | 910 |
| Minnesota | $390,940 | $187.95 | +16.5% | 990 |
| Mississippi | $252,960 | $121.62 | -24.6% | 450 |
| Missouri | $456,280 | $219.36 | +36.0% | 0 |
| Montana | — | — | — | 140 |
| Nebraska | $371,880 | $178.79 | +10.8% | 390 |
| New Hampshire | — | — | — | 310 |
| New Jersey | $315,340 | $151.60 | -6.0% | 500 |
| New Mexico | $405,130 | $194.77 | +20.7% | 340 |
| New York | $301,690 | $145.04 | -10.1% | 3,980 |
| North Carolina | $339,350 | $163.15 | +1.1% | 710 |
| North Dakota | $392,890 | $188.89 | +17.1% | 150 |
| Ohio | $377,480 | $181.48 | +12.5% | 1,170 |
| Oklahoma | $348,540 | $167.57 | +3.9% | 60 |
| Oregon | — | — | — | 890 |
| Pennsylvania | — | — | — | 570 |
| Rhode Island | $512,730 | $246.51 | +52.8% | 290 |
| South Carolina | $341,960 | $164.41 | +1.9% | 80 |
| South Dakota | $393,870 | $189.36 | +17.4% | 170 |
| Texas | $316,830 | $152.32 | -5.6% | 780 |
| Utah | $140,370 | $67.48 | -58.2% | 140 |
| Vermont | $430,820 | $207.12 | +28.4% | 130 |
| Virginia | — | — | — | 920 |
| Washington | $380,870 | $183.11 | +13.5% | 0 |
| West Virginia | $491,230 | $236.17 | +46.4% | 300 |
| Wisconsin | — | — | — | 1,260 |
| Wyoming | — | — | — | 0 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for emergency medicine physicians?
The median annual wage for emergency medicine physicians is $335,550 ($161.32 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays emergency medicine physicians the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many emergency medicine physicians are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 32,880 emergency medicine physicians employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do emergency medicine physicians make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $161.32. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.