Emergency Medicine Physicians Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $426,310
Median hourly $204.96
10th percentile $69,670
90th percentile $476,170
Employed locally 50

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,670
    25th
    $257,350
    50th (median)
    $426,310
    75th
    $426,310
    90th
    $476,170

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medicine Physicians salary vs area income 506% Median Emergency Medicine Physicians salary is 406% 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
    Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $478,600
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $380,800
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $344,170
    Omaha, NE-IA $306,350
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $284,930
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $204,990

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,970
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,120
    Pharmacy Technicians $43,610
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $47,630
    Medical Records Specialists $52,370
    Physical Therapists $98,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Emergency Medicine Physicians make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medicine Physicians in Des Moines, IA is $204.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $228.93 or more per hour.

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

    Entry-level Emergency Medicine Physicians (10th percentile) earn around $69,670 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $257,350.