How much does an emergency medicine physician make in Houston?
$73,330a year
Median yearly pay for emergency medicine physicians in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $35.25 an hour or $6,111 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.25
- Vs. national median
- -78%
- Rank among cities
- 77 of 77
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $71,930Median: $73,330Highest 10%: $434,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $71,930 | $34.58 | |
| 25th | $73,330 | $35.25 | |
| Median | $73,330 | $35.25 | |
| 75th | $325,900 | $156.66 | |
| 90th | $434,000 | $208.67 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for emergency medicine physicians.
| Dallas, TX | $324,200 |
| San Antonio, TX | $316,800 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Dentist | $389,500 |
| Ophthalmologist | $320,500 |
| Physician | $292,500 |
| Physician | $291,500 |
| Neurologist | $278,000 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $275,300 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $274,400 |
| Psychiatrist | $249,100 |
| Anesthesiologist | $210,200 |
| Dermatologist | $207,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an emergency medicine physician make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $35.25 ($73,330 a year).
Do emergency medicine physicians make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $73,330 against $335,600 nationally, 78% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $316,800, so Houston pays 77% less.
Where does Houston rank for emergency medicine physician pay?
77 of 77 metro areas with data.
How much does an emergency medicine physician make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $71,930 or less a year; the top 10% make $434,000 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.