Emergency Medicine Physician Salary in Texas (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Texas Median
$316,830
per year
Hourly Rate
$152.32
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-6% vs US median
US median $335,550
State Rank
#23 of 31
780 employed here

How much does an Emergency Medicine Physician make in Texas?

An Emergency Medicine Physician working in Texas earns a median salary of $316,830 per year, or about $152.32 per hour. That is 6% below the national median of $335,550 for this occupation.

Within Texas, entry-level pay starts around $71,930 while the top 10% make $407,430 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $81,920 and $330,850 a year.

Emergency Medicine Physician salary range in Texas

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$71,930$34.58
25th percentile (early career)$81,920$39.38
50th percentile (median)$316,830$152.32
75th percentile (experienced)$330,850$159.06
90th percentile (top earners)$407,430$195.88

How Texas compares

Texas ranks 23rd 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 Texas

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 Texas pay ($316,830) 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 Texas?
The median Emergency Medicine Physician salary in Texas is $316,830 per year, or about $152.32 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $71,930 at the entry level to $407,430 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Texas pay compare to the national average?
Texas pays Emergency Medicine Physicians about 6% less than the national median of $335,550. Texas ranks 23rd out of 31 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Texas a good state for Emergency Medicine Physicians?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $316,830 a year. About 780 Emergency Medicine Physicians are employed in Texas. 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 Texas?
The highest-paying occupations in Texas include Cardiologist ($410,150), Neurologist ($360,640), Physician, Pathologists ($345,830), 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.