Emergency Medicine Physician Salary in Connecticut (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Emergency Medicine Physicians in Connecticut, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Connecticut Median
$418,940
per year
Hourly Rate
$201.41
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+25% vs US median
US median $335,550
State Rank
#8 of 31
470 employed here

How much does an Emergency Medicine Physician make in Connecticut?

An Emergency Medicine Physician working in Connecticut earns a median salary of $418,940 per year, or about $201.41 per hour. That is 25% above the national median of $335,550 for this occupation.

Within Connecticut, entry-level pay starts around $66,800 while the top 10% make $592,050 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $117,240 and $514,660 a year.

Emergency Medicine Physician salary range in Connecticut

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$66,800$32.12
25th percentile (early career)$117,240$56.37
50th percentile (median)$418,940$201.41
75th percentile (experienced)$514,660$247.43
90th percentile (top earners)$592,050$284.64

How Connecticut compares

Connecticut ranks 8th out of 31 states and territories for Emergency Medicine Physician pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Rhode Island$512,730
2West Virginia$491,230
3Missouri$456,280
4Alaska$452,620
5Maryland$451,620

Working as an Emergency Medicine Physician in Connecticut

Nationally, about 33,000 people work as Emergency Medicine Physicians in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Connecticut pay ($418,940) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does an Emergency Medicine Physician make in Connecticut?
The median Emergency Medicine Physician salary in Connecticut is $418,940 per year, or about $201.41 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $66,800 at the entry level to $592,050 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Connecticut pay compare to the national average?
Connecticut pays Emergency Medicine Physicians about 25% more than the national median of $335,550. Connecticut ranks 8th out of 31 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Connecticut a good state for Emergency Medicine Physicians?
Yes on pay — Connecticut pays above the national median for this occupation, at $418,940 a year. About 470 Emergency Medicine Physicians are employed in Connecticut. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Connecticut?
The highest-paying occupations in Connecticut include Cardiologist ($488,940), Anesthesiologist ($481,820), Orthodontist ($478,680), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.