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.
Annual wage data for Emergency Medicine Physicians (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
33,680
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $114,680. 25th percentile: U.S. $181,070. 50th percentile: U.S. $239,200. 75th percentile: U.S. $239,200. 90th percentile: U.S. $239,200. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $114,680 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $239,200+ |
| Workers on average earn | $320,700 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
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