SOC 29-1214 · May 2025 · United States
Emergency Medicine Physicians
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Emergency Medicine Physicians across the United States is $335,550 per year, measured over 32,880 jobs. The highest state median is in Rhode Island, at $512,730.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Emergency Medicine Physicians
Pay for this occupation varies by 265.3% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Rhode Island pays $512,730 and Utah pays $140,370.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhode Island | $512,730 | 290 | |
| 2 | West Virginia | $491,230 | 300 | |
| 3 | Missouri | $456,280 | — | |
| 4 | Alaska | $452,620 | 190 | |
| 5 | Maryland | $451,620 | 550 | |
| 6 | Vermont | $430,820 | 130 | |
| 7 | Iowa | $429,050 | 290 | |
| 8 | Connecticut | $418,940 | 470 | |
| 9 | Michigan | $417,760 | 910 | |
| 10 | New Mexico | $405,130 | 340 |
States with the most Emergency Medicine Physicians jobs
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huntington | $531,340 | 40 |
| 2 | Providence | $476,890 | 300 |
| 3 | Anchorage | $472,140 | 70 |
| 4 | Rochester | $462,850 | 140 |
| 5 | Dayton | $454,760 | 200 |
| 6 | Burlington | $449,910 | — |
| 7 | Norwich | $448,470 | 80 |
| 8 | Detroit | $447,750 | 520 |
| 9 | Rochester | $440,340 | 180 |
| 10 | Duluth | $434,190 | 50 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.