Emergency Medicine Physician Salary in New Jersey (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
New Jersey Median
$315,340
per year
Hourly Rate
$151.61
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-6% vs US median
US median $335,550
State Rank
#24 of 31
500 employed here

How much does an Emergency Medicine Physician make in New Jersey?

An Emergency Medicine Physician working in New Jersey earns a median salary of $315,340 per year, or about $151.61 per hour. That is 6% below the national median of $335,550 for this occupation.

Within New Jersey, entry-level pay starts around $73,880 while the top 10% make $391,500 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $79,400 and $383,300 a year.

Emergency Medicine Physician salary range in New Jersey

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$73,880$35.52
25th percentile (early career)$79,400$38.17
50th percentile (median)$315,340$151.61
75th percentile (experienced)$383,300$184.28
90th percentile (top earners)$391,500$188.22

How New Jersey compares

New Jersey ranks 24th 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 New Jersey

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 New Jersey pay ($315,340) 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 New Jersey?
The median Emergency Medicine Physician salary in New Jersey is $315,340 per year, or about $151.61 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $73,880 at the entry level to $391,500 for the top 10% of earners.
How does New Jersey pay compare to the national average?
New Jersey pays Emergency Medicine Physicians about 6% less than the national median of $335,550. New Jersey ranks 24th out of 31 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is New Jersey a good state for Emergency Medicine Physicians?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $315,340 a year. About 500 Emergency Medicine Physicians are employed in New Jersey. 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 New Jersey?
The highest-paying occupations in New Jersey include Radiologist ($482,700), Surgeon, All Other ($437,890), Physician, Pathologists ($355,970), 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.