How much does an emergency medicine physician make in St. Louis?
$276,600a year
Median yearly pay for emergency medicine physicians in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $132.96 an hour or $23,050 a month.
- Hourly
- $132.96
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among cities
- 39 of 77
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $191,000Median: $276,600Highest 10%: $502,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $191,000 | $91.82 | |
| 25th | $218,200 | $104.90 | |
| Median | $276,600 | $132.96 | |
| 75th | $430,900 | $207.17 | |
| 90th | $502,800 | $241.72 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for emergency medicine physicians.
| Kansas City, MO | $239,200 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $468,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $298,200 |
| Physician | $246,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $232,300 |
| Pediatrician | $223,900 |
| Dentist | $210,400 |
| Physician | $207,500 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $199,300 |
| Pharmacist | $138,500 |
| Physician Assistant | $136,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an emergency medicine physician make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $132.96 ($276,600 a year).
Do emergency medicine physicians make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $276,600 against $335,600 nationally, 18% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $456,300, so St. Louis pays 39% less.
Where does St. Louis rank for emergency medicine physician pay?
39 of 77 metro areas with data.
How much does an emergency medicine physician make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $191,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $502,800 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.