SOC 29-1214 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Emergency Medicine Physicians — Atlanta
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · 1 metro areas compared
In Atlanta, GA the median wage is $263,810.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Atlanta, GA the median wage is $263,810. That is 21.4% lower than the national median of $335,550. Pay ranges from under $134,990 at the tenth percentile to more than $582,550 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $145,210 to $345,550.
Within the state, Athens records the highest median at $388,370. Of the 687 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 10th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $134,990 | −59.8% |
| 25th | $145,210 | −56.7% |
| Median (50th) | $263,810 | −21.4% |
| 75th | $345,550 | +3.0% |
| 90th | $582,550 | +73.6% |
| Mean | $272,830 | −18.7% |
Other metro areas in Georgia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Athens | $388,370 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Atlanta run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $263,810 goes as far as $273,946 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 18.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$263,810as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$273,946US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $263,810 a year, 21.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $134,990 to $582,550 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Athens, at $388,370.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Emergency Medicine Physicians in Atlanta, GA?
The median annual wage is $263,810, or $126.83 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 Atlanta, GA is 21.4% lower. 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 Atlanta, GA earns more than $582,550 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $134,990 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 Athens, at $388,370 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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