SOC 29-1214 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Emergency Medicine Physicians — Athens
Athens-Clarke County, GA · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Emergency Medicine Physicians in Athens, GA is $388,370 per year, 15.7% above the national median of $335,550.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Emergency Medicine Physicians in Athens, GA is $388,370 per year, 15.7% above the national median of $335,550. Half of workers earn between $304,810 and $388,370. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $231,070 and the ninetieth at $388,370.
Within the state, Atlanta records the highest median at $263,810. Of the 303 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 1st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $231,070 | −31.1% |
| 25th | $304,810 | −9.2% |
| Median (50th) | $388,370 | +15.7% |
| 75th | $388,370 | +15.7% |
| 90th | $388,370 | +15.7% |
| Mean | $348,400 | +3.8% |
Other metro areas in Georgia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta | $263,810 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Athens run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $388,370 goes as far as $403,292 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 20.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$388,370as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$403,292US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $388,370 a year, 15.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $231,070 to $388,370 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Atlanta, at $263,810.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Emergency Medicine Physicians in Athens, GA?
The median annual wage is $388,370, or $186.72 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $335,550, so pay in Athens, GA is 15.7% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Athens, GA earns more than $388,370 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $231,070 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Atlanta, at $263,810 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.
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