Emergency Medicine Physicians

Physicians & Surgeons • Healthcare & Medical Careers

Make immediate medical decisions and act to prevent death or further disability. Provide immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization, and disposition of patients. May direct emergency medical staff in an emergency department.

Typical Salary (Median)
$280,000-$350,000
(2024 BLS data)
Half earn more, half earn less
Average Salary (Mean)
$320,700
Mathematical average of all salaries
National Employment
33,680
Education Required
Doctoral degree
BLS Code: 291214

Salary Distribution

National salary ranges for Emergency Medicine Physicians (2024)

10th Percentile
$114,680
25th Percentile
$181,070

Highest Paying Metropolitan Areas

Top 10 metro areas with the highest salaries for Emergency Medicine Physicians

Top Industries

Industries with the most Emergency Medicine Physicians positions

1
Cross-industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local Government
33,680
$320,700 avg
2
Sector 62 - Health Care and Social Assistance
32,250
$324,680 avg
3
Cross-industry, Private Ownership Only
31,430
$325,400 avg
4
Ambulatory Health Care Services
21,090
$333,420 avg
5
Offices of Physicians
17,660
$332,310 avg

Work Environment

Hospital

Career Overview

💼 About This Career

Emergency Medicine Physicians professionals work in healthcare & medical careers, specifically in physicians & surgeons. This role typically requires doctoral degree .

📊 Job Market Outlook

The job growth outlook for Emergency Medicine Physicians is rated as Moderate. Currently, there are approximately 33,680 people employed in this occupation nationwide.

Related Skills & Keywords

ER doctor emergency physician emergency medicine

Data Source: Salary and employment statistics are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program , 2024 data. Historical trends show changes over time. Individual results may vary based on experience, location, and employer.