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SOC 29-1214 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS

Emergency Medicine PhysiciansSouthwest Maine

Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area · 2 metro areas compared

$239,200+ /year
$115.00per hour
28.7%vs US median

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

US MEDIAN $335,550MEDIAN$239,200+90TH$239,200

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.

Within the state, Bangor records the highest median at $239,200. Of the 392 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 8th.

Percentile breakdown

Annual wages by percentile · Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area · May 2025
PercentileAnnualvs 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.

Other metro areas in Maine

Median annual wage for Emergency Medicine Physicians, by metro area
#Metro areaMedianJobsRelative
1Bangor$239,20050
2Portland$239,20090

What the pay is worth locally

Prices in Southwest Maine run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $239,200 goes as far as $246,344 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 26.6% below the national median in real terms.

Published median

$239,200as reported by BLS

Local price level

97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024

Adjusted for local prices

$246,344US average = 100 · BEA 2024

Key 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 highest-paying metro area covered is Bangor, at $239,200.
  • 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 Southwest Maine, ME?

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 Southwest Maine, ME 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 Southwest Maine, ME 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.

Which area nearby pays the most?

The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Bangor, at $239,200 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.

Emergency Medicine Physicians Salary in Southwest Maine, ME (2025): $239,200 Median | Salary Explorer