Emergency Medicine Physician Salary
Emergency Medicine Physicians earn a median $239,200+ a year nationally. Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
What emergency medicine physicians do
Make immediate medical decisions and act to prevent death or further disability. Provide immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization, and disposition of patients. May direct emergency medical staff in an emergency department.
- Typical education
- Doctoral or professional degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Internship/residency
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +3.2% (about average)
- Openings per year
- 900
- Self-employed
- 4%
Employment of emergency medicine physicians is projected to grow 3.2% from 2025 to 2035, about the same as the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 900 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Emergency Medicine Physician take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
- Federal income tax$80,577
- Social Security (6.2%)$11,439
- Medicare (1.45%)$6,085
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$237,449
Marginal rate: 35% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $103,610 | $49.81 | $81,720 |
| 25th percentile | $184,830 | $88.86 | $137,618 |
| Median (50th) | $335,550+ | $161.32 | $237,449 |
| 75th percentile | $418,890+ | $201.39 | $289,661 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $495,910+ | $238.42 | $337,914 |
Best cities for emergency medicine physicians (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $239,200+ | $191,897 | $170,479 | 3,070 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- New York, NY — $239,200+
Emergency Medicine Physician salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $239,200+ | — | $321,857 | $73,920 – $239,200+ | 290 |
| West Virginia | $239,200+ | — | $312,240 | $62,830 – $239,200+ | 300 |
| Missouri | $239,200+ | — | $292,578 | $218,190 – $239,200+ | — |
| Alaska | $239,200+ | — | $310,793 | $120,420 – $239,200+ | 190 |
| Maryland | $239,200+ | — | $286,190 | $220,020 – $239,200+ | 550 |
| Vermont | $239,200+ | — | $266,246 | $110,670 – $239,200+ | 130 |
| Iowa | $239,200+ | — | $280,374 | $168,250 – $239,200+ | 290 |
| Connecticut | $239,200+ | — | $265,071 | $66,800 – $239,200+ | 470 |
| Michigan | $239,200+ | — | $271,449 | $117,780 – $239,200+ | 910 |
| New Mexico | $239,200+ | — | $260,730 | $158,680 – $239,200+ | 340 |
| South Dakota | $239,200+ | — | $273,986 | $210,850 – $239,200+ | 170 |
| North Dakota | $239,200+ | — | $266,244 | $208,740 – $239,200+ | 150 |
| Minnesota | $239,200+ | — | $240,845 | $125,750 – $239,200+ | 990 |
| Washington | $239,200+ | — | $265,842 | $105,220 – $239,200+ | — |
| Ohio | $239,200+ | — | $254,120 | $130,370 – $239,200+ | 1,170 |
| Nebraska | $239,200+ | — | $244,169 | $71,290 – $239,200+ | 390 |
| Massachusetts | $239,200+ | — | $232,813 | $175,710 – $239,200+ | 890 |
| Oklahoma | $239,200+ | — | $230,448 | $169,610 – $239,200+ | 60 |
| Indiana | $239,200+ | — | $234,451 | $220,790 – $239,200+ | 1,170 |
| South Carolina | $239,200+ | — | $222,104 | $116,020 – $239,200+ | 80 |
| North Carolina | $239,200+ | — | $226,798 | $179,080 – $239,200+ | 710 |
| District of Columbia | $239,200+ | — | $202,110 | $235,610 – $239,200+ | 120 |
| Texas | $239,200+ | — | $225,721 | $71,930 – $239,200+ | 780 |
| New Jersey | $239,200+ | — | $206,890 | $73,880 – $239,200+ | 500 |
| New York | $239,200+ | — | $198,732 | $80,210 – $239,200+ | 3,980 |
| Mississippi | $239,200+ | — | $175,739 | $174,990 – $239,200+ | 450 |
| Alabama | $239,200+ | — | $164,397 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | 90 |
| Arizona | $239,200+ | — | $170,321 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | — |
| Arkansas | $239,200+ | — | $166,976 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | 60 |
| Colorado | $239,200+ | — | $166,275 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | 780 |
| Hawaii | $239,200+ | — | $158,847 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | 110 |
| Illinois | $239,200+ | — | $164,396 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | 1,220 |
| Louisiana | $239,200+ | — | $169,302 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | 470 |
| Maine | $239,200+ | — | $160,485 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | 280 |
| Montana | $239,200+ | — | $163,938 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | 140 |
| New Hampshire | $239,200+ | — | $176,092 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | 310 |
| Oregon | $239,200+ | — | $154,712 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | 890 |
| Pennsylvania | $239,200+ | — | $168,748 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | 570 |
| Virginia | $239,200+ | — | $163,152 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | 920 |
| Wisconsin | $239,200+ | — | $164,795 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | 1,260 |
| Wyoming | $239,200+ | — | $176,092 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | — |
| Idaho | $221,430 | — | $153,798 | $119,990 – $239,200+ | 380 |
| Georgia | $219,010 | +56.4% | $152,093 | $126,020 – $239,200+ | — |
| Florida | $204,990 | — | $152,602 | $182,950 – $239,200+ | 2,060 |
| Kentucky | $169,390 | −29.2% | $121,233 | $123,240 – $239,200+ | 620 |
| Utah | $140,370 | +2.1% | $101,858 | $136,870 – $239,200+ | 140 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dermatologist | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +6.8% |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.7% |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.6% |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Neurologist | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +6.4% |
| Family Medicine Physician | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.3% |
| Cardiologist | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.8% |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.6% |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Physicians, Pathologists | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.8% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a emergency medicine physician make?
The national median salary for emergency medicine physicians is at least $239,200 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $103,610 and the top 10% earn over $239,200+. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays emergency medicine physicians the most?
Rhode Island has the highest median pay at $239,200+. After taxes and local prices, New York, NY offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many emergency medicine physicians are there in the U.S.?
About 32,880 people work as emergency medicine physicians nationwide.