Emergency Medicine Physician Salary in Michigan (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Michigan Median
$417,760
per year
Hourly Rate
$200.85
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+25% vs US median
US median $335,550
State Rank
#9 of 31
910 employed here

How much does an Emergency Medicine Physician make in Michigan?

An Emergency Medicine Physician working in Michigan earns a median salary of $417,760 per year, or about $200.85 per hour. That is 25% above the national median of $335,550 for this occupation.

Within Michigan, entry-level pay starts around $117,780 while the top 10% make $466,930 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $335,660 and $465,750 a year.

Emergency Medicine Physician salary range in Michigan

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$117,780$56.63
25th percentile (early career)$335,660$161.38
50th percentile (median)$417,760$200.85
75th percentile (experienced)$465,750$223.92
90th percentile (top earners)$466,930$224.49

How Michigan compares

Michigan ranks 9th 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 Michigan

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 Michigan pay ($417,760) 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 Michigan?
The median Emergency Medicine Physician salary in Michigan is $417,760 per year, or about $200.85 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $117,780 at the entry level to $466,930 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Michigan pay compare to the national average?
Michigan pays Emergency Medicine Physicians about 25% more than the national median of $335,550. Michigan ranks 9th out of 31 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Michigan a good state for Emergency Medicine Physicians?
Yes on pay — Michigan pays above the national median for this occupation, at $417,760 a year. About 910 Emergency Medicine Physicians are employed in Michigan. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Michigan?
The highest-paying occupations in Michigan include Radiologist ($485,920), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($428,570), Cardiologist ($419,030), 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.