PhysEmp Job Market Index
Based on physician job listings posted on PhysEmp.
This analysis is part of the PhysEmp Physician Salary Report series, which examines physician compensation trends using physician job listings posted on PhysEmp, updated every month.
Overview
If you are an Emergency Medicine physician wondering how the job market is treating you, the answer is: very actively, often urgently, and occasionally at 2:00 a.m.
The current Emergency Medicine job market is both robust and geographically widespread, with 730 active job listings identified nationwide. Of those, 24 listings included salary data, which is enough to provide a useful—if slightly incomplete—look at compensation across the country.
Physicians interested in exploring the market can browse current Emergency Medicine physician job opportunities on PhysEmp.
States with active listings include Missouri, Illinois, Kansas, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Hawaii, Texas, Ohio, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, and Arizona, among others. Across the listings that reported salary data, the national salary range spans from approximately $394,000 to over $1,104,000 annually, which is less a range and more a reminder that Emergency Medicine can mean very different things depending on where you practice.
The national average salary range falls between $538,983 and $584,350, reflecting typical market forces such as employer type, shift structure, and how urgently someone needs coverage this weekend.
Physicians looking to compare opportunities can view all active Emergency Medicine physician job listings nationwide
Highest-Paying States
Among states with available salary data, Texas and Oklahoma stand out as leading markets for Emergency Medicine compensation.
Texas reports an average range of $520,000 to $624,000, while Oklahoma follows closely at $520,000 to $603,200, suggesting that both states are competing seriously for physicians.
Arizona adds an interesting wrinkle, with a range of $416,000 to $676,000, including one of the higher ceilings observed at the state level.
Missouri rounds out the top tier with a consistent average of $561,440 on both ends, which is the financial equivalent of saying, “we know what we’re offering, and we mean it.”
Physicians interested in exploring these higher-paying markets can search current Emergency Medicine jobs across the United States
Lowest-Paying States
At the lower end of the compensation spectrum, Pennsylvania and Ohio report notably lower salary ranges.
Pennsylvania averages $250,000 to $260,000, which is well below the national average and may cause some physicians to pause and re-check the job description.
Ohio follows with $256,667 to $298,000, placing it similarly below market expectations.
Massachusetts, at $300,000 flat, and Kansas, at $330,000 to $355,000, also fall short of the national benchmark, suggesting regional differences in compensation structures or employer types.
Physicians evaluating these markets may want to review compensation details carefully—and possibly ask a few follow-up questions.
Physicians considering relocation can review current Emergency Medicine job opportunities nationwide
Near-Average States
Several states cluster near the national average, providing useful benchmarks for what “typical” compensation looks like in Emergency Medicine.
Minnesota, with a range of $410,000 to $450,000, and Hawaii, at $395,200 to $436,800, fall somewhat below the national average but remain competitive when viewed in context (Hawaii, for example, offers other…non-salary advantages).
Illinois, with an average range of $415,700 to $430,726 across eight listings, represents a stable, mid-range market with enough data to suggest consistency.
To compare these trends with real opportunities, physicians can explore the latest Emergency Medicine physician job listings on PhysEmp
Job Volume Leaders
In terms of job availability, Illinois leads the dataset with 8 listings, followed by Missouri with 6 and Ohio with 3.
Minnesota contributes 2 listings, while Kansas, Pennsylvania, Hawaii, Texas, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, and Arizona each report 1 listing.
Interestingly, higher job volume does not necessarily translate to higher pay. Illinois, despite leading in listings, offers below-average compensation, while lower-volume states like Texas and Oklahoma offer some of the most competitive salary ranges.
Physicians interested in reviewing current openings can search the complete list of Emergency Medicine physician jobs on PhysEmp
Notable Listings
The highest salary listing in the dataset was located in Peoria, Illinois, offering $521,000 annually, which is particularly notable given Illinois’ otherwise moderate averages.
At the other end, the lowest salary listing appeared in Honolulu, Hawaii, offering $190 per hour, which translates to approximately $394,400 annually—and comes with significantly better weather.
The gap between these listings—nearly $710,000—illustrates just how variable Emergency Medicine compensation can be depending on geography, employer, and structure.
Physicians interested in comparing opportunities can browse all Emergency Medicine physician jobs currently available on PhysEmp
Market Takeaway
For Emergency Medicine physicians seeking the best combination of compensation and opportunity, Texas, Oklahoma, and Missouri stand out as particularly strong markets.
Physicians prioritizing earning potential may want to focus on Texas, Oklahoma, and Arizona, where salary ceilings extend well above the national average.
Meanwhile, Illinois offers the greatest volume of opportunities, making it a practical choice for physicians seeking flexibility—even if it does not lead the nation in pay.
The overall takeaway is straightforward: Emergency Medicine remains a high-demand specialty with wide compensation variability, meaning physicians willing to be flexible geographically may find significantly stronger financial opportunities.
Physicians interested in exploring the market can search all Emergency Medicine physician jobs on PhysEmp
