Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Select, request, perform, or interpret diagnostic procedures, such as laboratory tests, electrocardiograms, emergency ultrasounds, and radiographs.
Evaluate patients' vital signs or laboratory data to determine emergency intervention needs and priority of treatment.
Perform emergency resuscitations on patients.
Stabilize patients in critical condition.
Perform such medical procedures as emergent cricothyrotomy, endotracheal intubation, and emergency thoracotomy.
Top skills:Critical ThinkingActive ListeningSpeakingSocial PerceptivenessReading ComprehensionWriting
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Emergency Medicine Physician pay by experience level
Entry level$107,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$191,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$347,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$433,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$513,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+2.7%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
1,000
projected openings per year
Growing slower than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Emergency Medicine Physician salary by industry
Ambulatory Health Care Services
18,910 workers
$332,500
Offices of Physicians
15,460 workers
$332,500
Hospitals
11,900 workers
$331,500
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
11,760 workers
$332,000
Hospitals, Privately Owned
9,600 workers
$355,500
Outpatient Care Centers
3,270 workers
$331,500
Hospitals, Local Government Owned
2,030 workers
$242,000
Educational Services
1,240 workers
$256,000
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
1,240 workers
$256,000
Educational Services, State Government Owned
780 workers
$225,500
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Emergency Medicine Physician pays 103% above the average across 91 roles in the Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family (family average $162,000).
Similar-paying roles in Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Emergency Medicine Physician make?
The average base salary for a Emergency Medicine Physician in the United States is $328,500 per year, or about $157.93 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $191,500 and $433,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Healthcare Practitioners and Technical roles?
The Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family averages $162,000 across 91 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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