Emergency Medicine Salary Data
Median Salary
$420,000
Average Salary
$440,645
Salary Range
Percentiles
Breakdown
How much does an Emergency Medicine Physician make?
As of June 26, 2025, an Emergency Medicine Physician in the United States earns an average of $420,000 per year ($35,000 monthly). Based on an average 36-hour work week, this translates to approximately $233 per hour.
Salary Range and Distribution
Based on 82 verified physician salary submissions, SalaryDr is seeing total compensation ranging from $380,000 to $445,000, with top performers (90th percentile) earning up to $940,000 annually. The majority of Emergency Medicine salaries fall between $380,000 (25th percentile) and $445,000 (75th percentile).
Career Growth and Advancement
The salary difference between early-career and experienced Emergency Medicine physicians is significant. Entry-level positions start at $429,088, while those with 6+ years of experience earn an average of $451,128 - a 5% increase. This substantial growth reflects the value of experience and skill development in the field.
Practice Settings and Compensation Structure
Base salary makes up 85% of total compensation ($373,322), with the remainder coming from bonuses, profit sharing, and other incentives.
Job Satisfaction and Work-Life Balance
Emergency Medicine physicians report high career satisfaction, rating their specialty 3.6 out of 5, with 89% saying they would choose this specialty again.
Salary Distribution
Distribution based on 82 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $420,000
Physician Satisfaction in Emergency Medicine
Satisfaction Rating
Average satisfaction rating reported by Emergency Medicine physicians (1-5 scale).
Would Choose Again
Percentage of Emergency Medicine physicians who would choose this specialty again.
Career Satisfaction
Physicians cite the variety of cases and patient relationships as most rewarding aspects of this specialty.
Primary Challenges
On-call demands, administrative burden, and work-life balance are cited as the top challenges.
Salary Comparison
Location Statistics
Average Salary
$440,645
Median Salary
$420,000
Salary Range
$380,000 - $445,000
National Comparison
National Average
$440,645
Difference
+0% vs National Average
Sample Size
82 local / 82 national reports
Salary by Practice Type
| Practice Type | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| Independent / Contract-Based | $556,871 | 5 submissions |
| Private Practice | $512,538 | 13 submissions |
| Hospital-employed | $427,831 | 53 submissions |
| Academic | $364,591 | 11 submissions |
* Practice types with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.
Salary by Experience Level
| Years of Experience | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 years | $435,806 | 12 submissions |
| 3-5 years | $426,102 | 27 submissions |
| 6-10 years | $423,963 | 27 submissions |
| 11-15 years | $492,050 | 10 submissions |
| 16+ years | $505,167 | 6 submissions |
* Experience levels with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.
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Subspecialty Comparison
Toxicology
Pediatric
Trauma
| Subspecialty | Average Salary | Sample Size | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toxicology | $467,290 | 10 submissions | Focuses on specialized toxicology procedures and treatments within emergency medicine, providing expert care in this specific area. |
| Pediatric | $393,750 | 8 submissions | Provides specialized surgical care for infants, children, and adolescents, addressing congenital conditions and childhood diseases. |
| Trauma | $391,250 | 4 submissions | Provides emergency surgical care for critically injured patients, specializing in acute care surgery and critical care management. Trauma surgeons work in Level I and II trauma centers. |
* Subspecialties with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.
* Data is aggregated from verified physician submissions.
Related Specialties
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Average Salary: $1,776,100
Based on 15 submissions
Bariatric Surgery
Average Salary: $750,000
Based on 2 submissions
Head and Neck Surgery
Average Salary: $700,000
Based on 2 submissions
* Salary data is updated monthly based on verified physician submissions.
Emergency Medicine Salary by State
Alabama
$360,000/year
4 reports
Arizona
$440,000/year
6 reports
California
$430,000/year
15 reports
Colorado
$350,000/year
1 reports
Florida
$723,000/year
4 reports
Georgia
$380,000/year
15 reports
Illinois
$360,000/year
7 reports
Iowa
$409,168/year
4 reports
Kentucky
$400,000/year
1 reports
Massachusetts
$425,000/year
4 reports
Minnesota
$495,000/year
1 reports
Nevada
$800,000/year
1 reports
New Jersey
$288,000/year
1 reports
New Mexico
$478,800/year
1 reports
New York
$500,000/year
3 reports
North Carolina
$350,500/year
1 reports
Ohio
$495,000/year
2 reports
Oregon
$415,000/year
3 reports
Pennsylvania
$435,000/year
1 reports
Texas
$460,000/year
3 reports
Unknown
$350,000/year
2 reports
Utah
$862,900/year
1 reports
Virginia
$600,000/year
1 reports
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