Emergency Medicine Physicians Salary by State and Metro Area (2026)
Emergency Medicine Physicianss in the United States earn a median salary of $73,250/year ($35.22/hr). Salaries range from $67,780 to $0 depending on experience. Below, compare salaries across all 50 states and top metro areas.
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Emergency Medicine Physicians salary by state
| State | Median | Hourly | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | $239K | $114.95/hr | 310 |
| Oklahoma | $179K | $86.01/hr | 150 |
| Alaska | $168K | $80.79/hr | 170 |
| California | $158K | $76.01/hr | - |
| Georgia | $140K | $67.3/hr | 3,290 |
| Utah | $138K | $66.12/hr | - |
Top paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $221K | 350 |
| Syracuse, NY | $203K | 100 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $179K | 80 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $173K | 50 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $143K | - |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $140K | 2,760 |
| Rochester, NY | $73K | 140 |