Source: SalaryDr Emergency Medicine Residency Salary Data (2026). Median: $70,000/year. Sample: 46 approved salary reports. URL: https://www.salarydr.com/residency-salary/emergency-medicine
Emergency Medicine Residency Salary (2026)
The median emergency medicine resident salary is $70,000 per year, based on 46 approved salary reports on SalaryDr. After training, emergency medicine attendings earn a median of $483,900 — a 6.9x increase.
Source: SalaryDr self-reported data • Updated Nov 2026
Emergency Medicine Resident Salary by PGY Year
How emergency medicine resident compensation changes by postgraduate year level.
| PGY Level | Median Salary | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| PGY-1 | $70,000 | 31 |
| PGY-2 | $68,000 | 9 |
Emergency Medicine: Resident vs. Attending Salary
The salary jump from residency to attending is the largest increase in a physician’s career.
Emergency Medicine Resident Salary by State
Top-paying states for emergency medicine residents based on approved salary reports.
| State | Median Salary | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $70,000 | 5 |
| Michigan | $68,346 | 6 |
Emergency Medicine Residency Training
Training Length
3–4 years
Salary Progression
Resident salary increases ~$2,000–$3,000 per PGY year. After completing training, attending emergency medicine physicians earn a median of $483,900.
Frequently Asked Questions: Emergency Medicine Residency Salary
How much do emergency medicine residents make in 2026?
Emergency Medicine residents earn a median salary of $70,000 per year based on 46 approved salary reports on SalaryDr. The middle 80% report between $60,000 and $90,000, depending on PGY level and location.
How long is emergency medicine residency?
Emergency Medicine residency training is 3–4 years. Salary increases with each year of training, typically by $2,000–$3,000 per PGY level.
How much more do emergency medicine attendings make compared to residents?
Emergency Medicine attending physicians earn a median of $483,900, which is 6.9x more than the median resident salary of $70,000. This gap represents the largest salary jump in a physician's career.
Are emergency medicine residents satisfied with their specialty choice?
Emergency Medicine residents rate their career satisfaction at 3.8/5.0 on average. 88% say they would choose emergency medicine again if given the choice. They work an average of 58 hours per week.
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