Georgia Median
$219,010
per year
Hourly Rate
$105.29
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-35% vs US median
US median $335,550
State Rank
#28 of 31
state estimate
How much does an Emergency Medicine Physician make in Georgia?
An Emergency Medicine Physician working in Georgia earns a median salary of $219,010 per year, or about $105.29 per hour. That is 35% below the national median of $335,550 for this occupation.
Within Georgia, entry-level pay starts around $126,020 while the top 10% make $495,260 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $134,990 and $345,550 a year.
Emergency Medicine Physician salary range in Georgia
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $126,020 | $60.59 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $134,990 | $64.90 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $219,010 | $105.29 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $345,550 | $166.13 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $495,260 | $238.11 |
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How Georgia compares
Georgia ranks 28th out of 31 states and territories for Emergency Medicine Physician pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Emergency Medicine Physician salary in other states
Rhode Island $512,730West Virginia $491,230Missouri $456,280Alaska $452,620Maryland $451,620Vermont $430,820Iowa $429,050Connecticut $418,940Michigan $417,760New Mexico $405,130South Dakota $393,870North Dakota $392,890Minnesota $390,940Washington $380,870Ohio $377,480Nebraska $371,880Massachusetts $356,230Oklahoma $348,540Indiana $347,060South Carolina $341,960North Carolina $339,350District of Columbia $318,200Texas $316,830New Jersey $315,340New York $301,690Mississippi $252,960Idaho $221,430Florida $204,990Kentucky $169,390Utah $140,370
Working as an Emergency Medicine Physician in Georgia
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 Georgia pay ($219,010) 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 Georgia?
The median Emergency Medicine Physician salary in Georgia is $219,010 per year, or about $105.29 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $126,020 at the entry level to $495,260 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Georgia pay compare to the national average?
Georgia pays Emergency Medicine Physicians about 35% less than the national median of $335,550. Georgia ranks 28th out of 31 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Georgia a good state for Emergency Medicine Physicians?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $219,010 a year. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Georgia?
The highest-paying occupations in Georgia include Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($618,090), Cardiologist ($610,070), Surgeon, All Other ($502,070), 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.