Emergency Medicine Physicians Salary
In Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH, emergency medicine physicians earn $531,340 at the median, or about $255.45 an hour. The range runs from $227K at the entry level to $572K for experienced workers.
So what does $531K get you in Huntington-Ashland?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Huntington-Ashland’s Regional Price Parity (88.4). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Huntington-Ashland
Huntington-Ashland sits well above the national pay line for emergency medicine physicians, local pay runs about 58% higher than the U.S. median of $336K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $973/month, 3.5% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 88.4 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 12% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Combined with manageable housing costs, Huntington-Ashland offers a genuinely strong financial position for emergency medicine physicianss at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for emergency medicine physicians in metros near Huntington-Ashland, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $332K | , |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $381K | , |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson | $344K | , |
| Cincinnati | $333K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH
Entry-level emergency medicine physicians (10th percentile) start around $227K. Mid-career wages sit at $531K. Top earners bring in $572K or more, a $345K spread from bottom to top.
Emergency Medicine Physicians pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Emergency Medicine Physicians salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $513K | +53% | 290 |
| West Virginia | $491K | +46% | 300 |
| Missouri | $456K | +36% | N/A |
| Alaska | $453K | +35% | 190 |
| Maryland | $452K | +35% | 550 |
| Vermont | $431K | +28% | 130 |
| Iowa | $429K | +28% | 290 |
| Connecticut | $419K | +25% | 470 |
| Michigan | $418K | +25% | 910 |
| New Mexico | $405K | +21% | 340 |
| South Dakota | $394K | +17% | 170 |
| North Dakota | $393K | +17% | 150 |
| Minnesota | $391K | +17% | 990 |
| Washington | $381K | +14% | N/A |
| Ohio | $377K | +12% | 1,170 |
| Nebraska | $372K | +11% | 390 |
| Massachusetts | $356K | +6% | 890 |
| Oklahoma | $349K | +4% | 60 |
| Indiana | $347K | +3% | 1,170 |
| South Carolina | $342K | +2% | 80 |
| North Carolina | $339K | +1% | 710 |
| District of Columbia | $318K | -5% | 120 |
| Texas | $317K | -6% | 780 |
| New Jersey | $315K | -6% | 500 |
| New York | $302K | -10% | 3,980 |
| Mississippi | $253K | -25% | 450 |
| Idaho | $221K | -34% | 380 |
| Georgia | $219K | -35% | N/A |
| Florida | $205K | -39% | 2,060 |
| Kentucky | $169K | -50% | 620 |
| Utah | $140K | -58% | 140 |
Showing 1–10 of 31 states
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a emergency medicine physician afford a 2BR apartment alone in Huntington-Ashland?
Yes — at the median salary of $531K, rent takes 3.5% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $973/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for emergency medicine physicians in Huntington-Ashland?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new emergency medicine physicians typically earn — is $227K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $13,633/month. At HUD’s $973/month FMR, rent would take 7% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is emergency medicine physician a high-paying job in Huntington-Ashland?
Local pay is 58% above the national median — $531K here vs. $336K nationally.
How does Huntington-Ashland compare to the national average for emergency medicine physicians?
Huntington-Ashland pays $531K median vs. the U.S. average of $336K — that’s +58%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 88.4), the purchasing-power equivalent is $601K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do emergency medicine physicians make in Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH?
The median is $531,340 a year, that works out to about $255 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $227,210, and experienced emergency medicine physicians can clear $571,900. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $531K enough to live in Huntington-Ashland?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $27,763/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $973/month, which eats 3.5% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a emergency medicine physicians salary go in Huntington-Ashland?
Huntington-Ashland has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median emergency medicine physicians salary is worth about $601,063 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do emergency medicine physicians get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.