Emergency Medicine Physicians Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $142,560
Median hourly $68.54
10th percentile $137,530
90th percentile —

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $137,530
    25th
    $137,530
    50th (median)
    $142,560
    75th
    $144,650

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medicine Physicians salary vs area income 150% Median Emergency Medicine Physicians salary is 50% 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
    Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area $486,350
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $449,910
    Duluth, MN-WI $434,190
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $408,030
    East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $396,460
    South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $313,070

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $83,140
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $46,960
    Pharmacy Technicians $47,710
    Physicians, All Other $167,500
    Pharmacists $137,210
    Nurse Practitioners $127,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Emergency Medicine Physicians make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medicine Physicians in Salt Lake City, UT is $68.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    What is the entry-level salary for Emergency Medicine Physicians in Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Emergency Medicine Physicians (10th percentile) earn around $137,530 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $137,530.