Emergency Medicine Physician Salary in Maryland (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Maryland Median
$451,620
per year
Hourly Rate
$217.13
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+35% vs US median
US median $335,550
State Rank
#5 of 31
550 employed here

How much does an Emergency Medicine Physician make in Maryland?

An Emergency Medicine Physician working in Maryland earns a median salary of $451,620 per year, or about $217.13 per hour. That is 35% above the national median of $335,550 for this occupation.

Within Maryland, entry-level pay starts around $220,020 while the top 10% make $479,180 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $333,730 and $479,180 a year.

Emergency Medicine Physician salary range in Maryland

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$220,020$105.78
25th percentile (early career)$333,730$160.45
50th percentile (median)$451,620$217.13
75th percentile (experienced)$479,180$230.38
90th percentile (top earners)$479,180$230.38

How Maryland compares

Maryland ranks 5th 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 Maryland

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 Maryland pay ($451,620) 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 Maryland?
The median Emergency Medicine Physician salary in Maryland is $451,620 per year, or about $217.13 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $220,020 at the entry level to $479,180 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Maryland pay compare to the national average?
Maryland pays Emergency Medicine Physicians about 35% more than the national median of $335,550. Maryland ranks 5th out of 31 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Maryland a good state for Emergency Medicine Physicians?
Yes on pay — Maryland pays above the national median for this occupation, at $451,620 a year. About 550 Emergency Medicine Physicians are employed in Maryland. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Maryland?
The highest-paying occupations in Maryland include Radiologist ($581,510), Emergency Medicine Physician ($451,620), Dermatologist ($442,210), 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.