SOC 29-1214 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Emergency Medicine Physicians — Idaho
Idaho · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Emergency Medicine Physicians in Idaho is $221,430 per year, substantially below the national median of $335,550 — a gap of 34.0%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Emergency Medicine Physicians in Idaho is $221,430 per year, substantially below the national median of $335,550 — a gap of 34.0%. Half of workers earn between $126,440 and $320,600. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $119,990 and the ninetieth at $372,940.
The area has 380 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.4 of every thousand jobs. Idaho ranks number 42nd out of 46 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Boise City records the highest median at $316,000. Of the 617 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 10th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $119,990 | −64.2% |
| 25th | $126,440 | −62.3% |
| Median (50th) | $221,430 | −34.0% |
| 75th | $320,600 | −4.5% |
| 90th | $372,940 | +11.1% |
| Mean | $242,480 | −27.7% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Idaho
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boise City | $316,000 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Idaho run 4.5% below the national average, so the median of $221,430 goes as far as $231,864 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 30.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$221,430as reported by BLSLocal price level
95.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$231,864US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $221,430 a year, 34.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $119,990 to $372,940 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 380 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 42nd of 46 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Boise City, at $316,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Emergency Medicine Physicians in Idaho?
The median annual wage is $221,430, or $106.46 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 Idaho is 34.0% 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 Idaho earns more than $372,940 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $119,990 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 Boise City, at $316,000 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 380 jobs in this occupation in Idaho. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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