Trauma Emergency Medicine physician Salary Report

As of August 14, 2025, a Trauma Emergency Medicine physician earns approximately $415,000 per year ($34,583 monthly). Based on an average 36-hour work week, this translates to about $211 per hour.

Salary Range and Market Analysis

Based on 3 verified salary submissions, total compensation for Trauma Emergency Medicine physician ranges from $360,000 to $420,000, with top performers (90th percentile) earning up to $420,000 annually. The median salary for this subspecialty is above the general Emergency Medicine physician average.

Career Growth and Subspecialty Trends

Entry-level Trauma Emergency Medicine physician positions start at $360,000, while those with more than 10 years of experience earn a typical salary of $417,500 – a 16% increase.

Practice Settings and Employers

Base salary makes up 85% of total compensation ($338,333), with the rest from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives.

Work-Life Balance

Trauma Emergency Medicine physician physicians report 3.3/5 career satisfaction, with 100% saying they would choose this subspecialty again.

About Trauma Emergency Medicine physician

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.