Emergency Medicine Physicians Salary in Columbus, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, OH

Median annual salary $331,600
Median hourly $159.42
10th percentile $133,030
90th percentile $523,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $133,030
    25th
    $133,050
    50th (median)
    $331,600
    75th
    $385,170
    90th
    $523,860

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medicine Physicians salary vs area income 415% Median Emergency Medicine Physicians salary is 315% 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
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $531,340
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $454,760
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $390,670
    Akron, OH $305,960
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $220,570

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $82,520
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,460
    Physicians, All Other $231,590
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,630
    Nurse Practitioners $127,020
    Pharmacists $133,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medicine Physicians in Columbus, OH is $159.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $251.86 or more per hour.

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

    Entry-level Emergency Medicine Physicians (10th percentile) earn around $133,030 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $133,050.