New York Median
$301,690
per year
Hourly Rate
$145.04
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-10% vs US median
US median $335,550
State Rank
#25 of 31
3,980 employed here
How much does an Emergency Medicine Physician make in New York?
An Emergency Medicine Physician working in New York earns a median salary of $301,690 per year, or about $145.04 per hour. That is 10% below the national median of $335,550 for this occupation.
Within New York, entry-level pay starts around $80,210 while the top 10% make $403,140 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $99,100 and $369,510 a year.
Emergency Medicine Physician salary range in New York
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $80,210 | $38.56 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $99,100 | $47.64 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $301,690 | $145.04 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $369,510 | $177.65 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $403,140 | $193.82 |
|
How New York compares
New York ranks 25th 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 $315,340Mississippi $252,960Idaho $221,430Georgia $219,010Florida $204,990Kentucky $169,390Utah $140,370
Working as an Emergency Medicine Physician in New York
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 York pay ($301,690) 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 York?
The median Emergency Medicine Physician salary in New York is $301,690 per year, or about $145.04 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $80,210 at the entry level to $403,140 for the top 10% of earners.
How does New York pay compare to the national average?
New York pays Emergency Medicine Physicians about 10% less than the national median of $335,550. New York ranks 25th out of 31 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is New York a good state for Emergency Medicine Physicians?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $301,690 a year. About 3,980 Emergency Medicine Physicians are employed in New York. 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 York?
The highest-paying occupations in New York include Cardiologist ($492,040), Anesthesiologist ($445,660), Radiologist ($441,580), 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.