Emergency Medicine Physicians Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $139,990
Median hourly $67.30
10th percentile $139,990
90th percentile —
Employed locally 2,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $139,990
    25th
    $139,990
    50th (median)
    $139,990

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medicine Physicians salary vs area income 162% Median Emergency Medicine Physicians salary is 62% 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
    Athens-Clarke County, GA $388,370
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $303,190
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $172,640

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$96,370
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$63,190
    Pharmacy Technicians$40,050
    Pharmacists$136,260
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$66,040
    Nurse Practitioners$128,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medicine Physicians in Atlanta, GA is $67.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $280.07 or more per hour.

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

    Entry-level Emergency Medicine Physicians (10th percentile) earn around $139,990 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $139,990.