How much does an emergency medicine physician make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for emergency medicine physicians in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $115.00 an hour or $19,930 a month.
- Hourly
- $115.00
- Vs. national median
- -29%
- Rank among cities
- 66 of 77
- Jobs in the area
- 770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $239,200 | $115.00 | |
| 25th | $239,200 | $115.00 | |
| Median | $239,200 | $115.00 | |
| 75th | $239,200 | $115.00 | |
| 90th | $239,200 | $115.00 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for emergency medicine physicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $443,000 |
| Anesthesiologist | $397,200 |
| Dermatologist | $330,000 |
| Cardiologist | $253,600 |
| Orthodontist | $248,100 |
| Psychiatrist | $247,000 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $239,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Physician | $237,200 |
| Ophthalmologist | $226,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an emergency medicine physician make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $115.00 ($239,200 a year).
Do emergency medicine physicians make more in Washington than the national average?
No: $239,200 against $335,600 nationally, 29% less.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $318,200, so Washington pays 25% less.
Where does Washington rank for emergency medicine physician pay?
66 of 77 metro areas with data.
How much does an emergency medicine physician make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $239,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $239,200 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.