Emergency Medicine Physicians Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $73,330
Median hourly $35.25
10th percentile $71,930
90th percentile $434,040
Employed locally 170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,930
    25th
    $73,330
    50th (median)
    $73,330
    75th
    $325,860
    90th
    $434,040

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medicine Physicians salary vs area income 91% Median Emergency Medicine Physicians salary is 9% below 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $324,210
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $316,830

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $97,810
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,700
    Pharmacy Technicians $44,940
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $52,590
    Physicians, All Other $292,490
    Pharmacists $139,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medicine Physicians in Houston, TX is $35.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $208.67 or more per hour.

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

    Entry-level Emergency Medicine Physicians (10th percentile) earn around $71,930 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,330.