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According to SalaryDr data from 7 verified emergency medicine physicians in Arizona, the median total compensation for Emergency Medicine in 2026 is $415,000. The 25th percentile is $375,000 and the 75th percentile is $511,056. Base salary: $424,651. Bonuses: $31,429 (7% receive). Satisfaction: 3.3/5. Workload: ~38 hrs/week. Source: https://www.salarydr.com/specialty/emergency-medicine/arizona Sample size: 7. Last updated: March 29, 2026.

Emergency Medicine physician Salary in Arizona 2026: $415K Median

As of March 29, 2026, an Emergency Medicine physician in Arizona earns approximately $415,000 per year ($34,583 monthly). Based on an average 38-hour work week, this translates to about $230 per hour. Looking for a broader view? See the Emergency Medicine physician salary overview or compare nearby states below.

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How Much Do Emergency Medicine physicians Make in Arizona?

From 7 verified physician salary submissions in Arizona, SalaryDr is seeing total compensation ranging from $375,000 to $511,056, with top performers (90th percentile) earning up to $720,500 annually. Compared to the national median of $415,000, Emergency Medicine physician salaries in Arizona are in line with the national median.

Bonuses, Hours Worked, and Job Satisfaction

In Arizona, the salary progression for emergency medicine physician physicians shows significant growth potential. Entry-level positions start at $511,833, while those with more than 10 years of experience earn a typical salary of $414,264 - a -19% increase.

Local Practice Settings and Employers in Arizona

In Arizona, the most common work environment is Other (43% of physicians). On average, base salary accounts for 93% of total compensation—about $424,651—with the remaining amount coming from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives.

Cost of Living and Market Factors in Arizona

Arizona offers unique advantages for emergency medicine physician physicians, including competitive local markets and quality of life benefits. The cost of living in Arizona varies by region within the state.

Work-Life Balance in Arizona

Local emergency medicine physician physicians report 3.3/5 career satisfaction, with 100% of those surveyed saying they would choose this specialty again.

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Last updated: March 29, 2026

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Salary Distribution

$0K$150K$300K$450K$600K$375,00025th$415,000Median$511,05675th

Distribution based on 7 verified physician salary submissions.

Median Salary: $415,000

Physician Satisfaction in Emergency Medicine

Satisfaction Rating

3.3/5

Average satisfaction rating reported by Emergency Medicine physicians (1-5 scale).

Would Choose Again

100%

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

$456,079

Median Salary

$415,000

Salary Range

$375,000 - $511,056

National Comparison

National Average

$456,079

Difference

+0% vs National Average

Sample Size

7 local / 7 national reports

Salary by Practice Type

Independent / Contract-Based
Average Salary
$527,519
Sample Size
3 submissions
Hospital-employed
Average Salary
$411,667
Sample Size
3 submissions
Salary breakdown by practice type
Practice TypeAverage SalarySample Size
Independent / Contract-Based$527,5193 submissions
Hospital-employed$411,6673 submissions

* Practice types with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.

Emergency Medicine Salaries by Practice Setting in Arizona

Compare salary data across different practice settings for Emergency Medicine physicians in Arizona:

Hospital Employed
3 verified submissions
Practice settings with fewer than 3 submissions are not shown to ensure data reliability.

Salary by Experience Level

0-2 years
Average Salary
$720,500
Sample Size
1 submissions
3-5 years
Average Salary
$424,211
Sample Size
5 submissions
16+ years
Average Salary
$351,000
Sample Size
1 submissions
Salary breakdown by years of experience
Years of ExperienceAverage SalarySample Size
0-2 years$720,5001 submissions
3-5 years$424,2115 submissions
16+ years$351,0001 submissions

* Experience levels with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.

Emergency Medicine physician Salaries by City in Arizona

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Take-Home Pay Calculator

Total Salary
$415,000
Federal Income Tax
-$115,624
State Income Tax
-$18,675
FICA Tax
-$18,406
Take-Home Pay
$262,296
Monthly
$21,858
Taxes (36.8%)
Take-Home (63.2%)
Based on single filing status in Arizona. Results may vary.

Subspecialty Comparison

Toxicology

Average Salary
$467,290
Sample Size
10 submissions
Focuses on specialized toxicology procedures and treatments within emergency medicine, providing expert care in this specific area.

Trauma

Average Salary
$391,250
Sample Size
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.

Pediatric

Average Salary
$363,230
Sample Size
31 submissions
Provides specialized surgical care for infants, children, and adolescents, addressing congenital conditions and childhood diseases.
Subspecialty salary comparison
SubspecialtyAverage SalarySample SizeDescription
Toxicology$467,29010 submissionsFocuses on specialized toxicology procedures and treatments within emergency medicine, providing expert care in this specific area.
Trauma$391,2504 submissionsProvides 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.
Pediatric$363,23031 submissionsProvides specialized surgical care for infants, children, and adolescents, addressing congenital conditions and childhood diseases.

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