Missouri Median
$456,280
per year
Hourly Rate
$219.37
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+36% vs US median
US median $335,550
State Rank
#3 of 31
state estimate
How much does an Emergency Medicine Physician make in Missouri?
Emergency Medicine Physicians in Missouri take home a median of $456,280 annually — roughly $219.37 an hour — which runs 36% above the national median of $335,550.
Within Missouri, entry-level pay starts around $218,190 while the top 10% make $496,370 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $270,640 and $496,370 a year.
Emergency Medicine Physician salary range in Missouri
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $218,190 | $104.90 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $270,640 | $130.12 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $456,280 | $219.37 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $496,370 | $238.64 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $496,370 | $238.64 |
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How Missouri compares
Missouri ranks 3rd 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 $491,230Alaska $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 $221,430Georgia $219,010Florida $204,990Kentucky $169,390Utah $140,370
Working as an Emergency Medicine Physician in Missouri
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 Missouri pay ($456,280) 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 Missouri?
The median Emergency Medicine Physician salary in Missouri is $456,280 per year, or about $219.37 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $218,190 at the entry level to $496,370 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Missouri pay compare to the national average?
Missouri pays Emergency Medicine Physicians about 36% more than the national median of $335,550. Missouri ranks 3rd out of 31 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Missouri a good state for Emergency Medicine Physicians?
Yes on pay — Missouri pays above the national median for this occupation, at $456,280 a year. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Missouri?
The highest-paying occupations in Missouri include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($842,800), Cardiologist ($648,070), Emergency Medicine Physician ($456,280), 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.