Emergency Medicine Physicians Salary (2025)
Based on 32,880 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $103,610 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $184,830 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $335,550 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $418,890 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $495,910 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$104K
25th
$185K
Median
$336K
75th
$419K
90th
$496K
Highest Paying States for Emergency Medicine Physicians
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| North Dakota | $424,750 |
| Rhode Island | $411,330 |
| Iowa | $401,640 |
| Missouri | $400,590 |
| Maryland | $387,020 |
| West Virginia | $381,470 |
| Vermont | $379,960 |
| Michigan | $377,660 |
| Minnesota | $375,630 |
| Massachusetts | $370,880 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Emergency Medicine Physicians salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is North Dakota at an average of $424,750 per year, while Massachusetts has an average of $370,880 — a difference of $53,870. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Emergency Medicine Physicians
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 32,880 workers were employed as Emergency Medicine Physicianss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations. The annual mean wage of $317,480 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 29-1214