How much does an emergency medicine physician make in Seattle?
$380,900a year
Median yearly pay for emergency medicine physicians in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $183.11 an hour or $31,740 a month.
- Hourly
- $183.11
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 15 of 77
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $85,010Median: $380,900Highest 10%: $456,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $85,010 | $40.87 | |
| 25th | $314,200 | $151.06 | |
| Median | $380,900 | $183.11 | |
| 75th | $380,900 | $183.11 | |
| 90th | $456,800 | $219.61 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for emergency medicine physicians.
| Portland, OR | $239,200 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $662,800 |
| Anesthesiologist | $646,900 |
| Dermatologist | $641,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $576,100 |
| Surgeon | $504,400 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $343,100 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $340,000 |
| Neurologist | $331,100 |
| Physician | $330,600 |
| Psychiatrist | $307,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an emergency medicine physician make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $183.11 ($380,900 a year).
Do emergency medicine physicians make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $380,900 against $335,600 nationally, 14% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $380,900, so Seattle pays 0% more.
Where does Seattle rank for emergency medicine physician pay?
15 of 77 metro areas with data.
How much does an emergency medicine physician make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $85,010 or less a year; the top 10% make $456,800 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.