Emergency Medicine Physician Salary
Emergency Medicine Physicians earn a median $335,550 a year nationally. Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
U.S. median
$335,550
$161.32 per hour
Range
$103,610 – $239,200+
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
32,880
across the U.S.
Emergency Medicine Physician take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$237,449
per year · effective tax rate 29.2%
$19,787Monthly
$9,894Twice a month
$9,133Every 2 weeks
$114.16Hourly
- 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 | Detroit, MI | $239,200+ | $288,964 | $288,105 | 520 |
| 2 | Minneapolis, MN | $239,200+ | $228,268 | $217,767 | 550 |
| 3 | Boston, MA | $239,200+ | $232,813 | $215,038 | 620 |
| 4 | Indianapolis, IN | $239,200+ | $197,359 | $206,236 | 490 |
| 5 | New York, NY | $239,200+ | $191,897 | $170,479 | 3,070 |
| 6 | Milwaukee, WI | $239,200+ | $164,795 | $170,002 | 500 |
| 7 | Chicago, IL | $239,200+ | $164,396 | $158,691 | 960 |
| 8 | Portland, OR | $239,200+ | $154,712 | $146,756 | 480 |
| 9 | Washington, DC | $239,200+ | $158,728 | $145,777 | 770 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Detroit, MI — $239,200+
- Minneapolis, MN — $239,200+
- Boston, MA — $239,200+
- New York, NY — $239,200+
- Indianapolis, IN — $239,200+
- Milwaukee, WI — $239,200+
- Chicago, IL — $239,200+
- Portland, OR — $239,200+
- Washington, DC — $239,200+
Emergency Medicine Physician salary by state
| State | Median | 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 | $152,093 | $126,020 – $239,200+ | — |
| Florida | $204,990 | $152,602 | $182,950 – $239,200+ | 2,060 |
| Kentucky | $169,390 | $121,233 | $123,240 – $239,200+ | 620 |
| Utah | $140,370 | $101,858 | $136,870 – $239,200+ | 140 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a emergency medicine physician make?
The national median salary for emergency medicine physicians is $335,550 a year ($161.32 an hour). 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, Detroit, MI 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.