Emergency Medicine Physicians Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $388,370
Median hourly $186.72
10th percentile $231,070
90th percentile $388,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $231,070
    25th
    $304,810
    50th (median)
    $388,370
    75th
    $388,370
    90th
    $388,370

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medicine Physicians salary vs area income 617% Median Emergency Medicine Physicians salary is 517% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Emergency Medicine Physicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $531,340
    Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area $486,350
    Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $478,600
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $476,890
    Anchorage, AK $472,140
    Rochester, MN $462,850

    Nearby metros — Emergency Medicine Physicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $303,190
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $172,640
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $139,990

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $79,940
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,150
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,440
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,650
    Nurse Practitioners $123,250
    Pharmacists $127,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Emergency Medicine Physicians make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medicine Physicians in Athens, GA is $186.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $186.72 or more per hour.

    What is the entry-level salary for Emergency Medicine Physicians in Athens?

    Entry-level Emergency Medicine Physicians (10th percentile) earn around $231,070 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $304,810.