Emergency Medicine Physician Salary in Ohio (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Ohio Median
$377,480
per year
Hourly Rate
$181.48
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+12% vs US median
US median $335,550
State Rank
#15 of 31
1,170 employed here

How much does an Emergency Medicine Physician make in Ohio?

Emergency Medicine Physicians in Ohio take home a median of $377,480 annually — roughly $181.48 an hour — which runs 12% above the national median of $335,550.

Within Ohio, entry-level pay starts around $130,370 while the top 10% make $513,210 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $210,070 and $476,910 a year.

Emergency Medicine Physician salary range in Ohio

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$130,370$62.68
25th percentile (early career)$210,070$101.00
50th percentile (median)$377,480$181.48
75th percentile (experienced)$476,910$229.28
90th percentile (top earners)$513,210$246.74

How Ohio compares

Ohio ranks 15th 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 Ohio

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 Ohio pay ($377,480) 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 Ohio?
The median Emergency Medicine Physician salary in Ohio is $377,480 per year, or about $181.48 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $130,370 at the entry level to $513,210 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Ohio pay compare to the national average?
Ohio pays Emergency Medicine Physicians about 12% more than the national median of $335,550. Ohio ranks 15th out of 31 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Ohio a good state for Emergency Medicine Physicians?
Yes on pay — Ohio pays above the national median for this occupation, at $377,480 a year. About 1,170 Emergency Medicine Physicians are employed in Ohio. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Ohio?
The highest-paying occupations in Ohio include Surgeon, All Other ($554,220), Cardiologist ($504,260), Anesthesiologist ($490,530), 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.