SOC 29-1214 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Emergency Medicine Physicians — Montana
Montana
At $239,200, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Emergency Medicine Physicians, 28.7% beneath the national figure of $335,550.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $239,200, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Emergency Medicine Physicians, 28.7% beneath the national figure of $335,550. Pay ranges from under $239,200 at the tenth percentile to more than $239,200 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $239,200 to $239,200.
Employment stands at 140, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Montana ranks number 35th out of 46 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 604 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 9th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $239,200 | −28.7% |
| 25th | $239,200 | −28.7% |
| Median (50th) | $239,200+ | −28.7% |
| 75th | $239,200 | −28.7% |
| 90th | $239,200 | −28.7% |
| Mean | $239,200 | −28.7% |
A median marked with “+” is reported at or above the highest wage the survey publishes, so the true figure may be higher.
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Montana run 5.4% below the national average, so the median of $239,200 goes as far as $252,854 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 24.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$239,200as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$252,854US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $239,200 a year, 28.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $239,200 to $239,200 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 140 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 35th of 46 states for this occupation.
- The median is reported at or above the ceiling the survey publishes, so the true figure may be higher.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Emergency Medicine Physicians in Montana?
The median annual wage is $239,200, or $115.00 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 Montana is 28.7% 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 Montana earns more than $239,200 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $239,200 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 140 jobs in this occupation in Montana. 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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