How much do pediatric emergency medicine physicians make? The median pediatric emergency medicine physician salary in 2026 is $365,000, with an average of $363,230. The typical range is $350,000–$375,000 (25th–75th percentile).
Source: SalaryDr verified data • 31 submissions • Updated Feb 2026
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Based on 31 verified salary submissions, total compensation for Pediatric Emergency Medicine physician ranges from $350,000 to $375,000, with top performers (90th percentile) earning up to $460,000 annually. The median salary for this subspecialty is above the general Emergency Medicine physician average.
Entry-level Pediatric Emergency Medicine physician positions start at $345,010, while those with more than 10 years of experience earn a typical salary of $376,389 – a 9% increase.
Most commonly, Pediatric Emergency Medicine physician physicians work in Hospital Employed settings (58% of submissions). Base salary makes up 85% of total compensation ($306,939), with the rest from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives.
Pediatric Emergency Medicine physician physicians report 4.1/5 career satisfaction, with 84% saying they would choose this subspecialty again.
Provides specialized surgical care for infants, children, and adolescents, addressing congenital conditions and childhood diseases.
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Distribution based on 31 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $365,000
Average satisfaction rating reported by Pediatric Emergency Medicine physician physicians (1-5 scale).
Percentage of Pediatric Emergency Medicine physician physicians who would choose this specialty again.
Physicians cite the variety of cases and patient relationships as most rewarding aspects of this specialty.
On-call demands, administrative burden, and work-life balance are cited as the top challenges.
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| Practice Type | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital-employed | $366,618 | 18 submissions |
| Academic | $358,600 | 10 submissions |
| Private Practice | $358,333 | 3 submissions |
* Small sample sizes may affect data reliability.
| Years of Experience | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 years | $336,667 | 3 submissions |
| 3-5 years | $341,891 | 8 submissions |
| 6-10 years | $364,500 | 10 submissions |
| 11-15 years | $380,000 | 7 submissions |
| 16+ years | $403,333 | 3 submissions |
* Experience levels with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.