Emergency Medicine Physicians pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for emergency medicine physicians is $161.32 an hour ($335,550 a year). About 32,880 people work in this job there.
Pay range for emergency medicine physicians in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $49.81 | $103,610 |
| 25% of workers | $88.86 | $184,830 |
| Half of workers (median) | $161.32 | $335,550 |
| 75% of workers | $201.39 | $418,890 |
| 90% of workers | $238.42 | $495,910 |
Best-paying states for emergency medicine physicians
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $512,730 | 290 |
| West Virginia | $491,230 | 300 |
| Missouri | $456,280 | 0 |
| Alaska | $452,620 | 190 |
| Maryland | $451,620 | 550 |
| Vermont | $430,820 | 130 |
| Iowa | $429,050 | 290 |
| Connecticut | $418,940 | 470 |
| Michigan | $417,760 | 910 |
| New Mexico | $405,130 | 340 |
Pay by state
- Colorado · $239,200
- Florida · $204,990
- Illinois · $239,200
- Indiana · $347,060
- Kentucky · $169,390
- Maryland · $451,620
- Massachusetts · $356,230
- Michigan · $417,760
- Minnesota · $390,940
- New Jersey · $315,340
- New York · $301,690
- North Carolina · $339,350
- Ohio · $377,480
- Oregon · $239,200
- Pennsylvania · $239,200
- Texas · $316,830
- Virginia · $239,200
- Wisconsin · $239,200
Education, experience and outlook for emergency medicine physicians
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Internship/residency (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 900 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $265,930 |
| Physician Assistants | $135,880 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $244,180 |
| Paramedics | $60,600 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $256,560 |
| Pediatricians, General | $210,040 |
| Anesthesiologists | $391,490 |
| Psychiatrists | $281,870 |
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