Emergency Medicine Physicians Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $380,870
Median hourly $183.11
10th percentile $85,010
90th percentile $456,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $85,010
    25th
    $314,200
    50th (median)
    $380,870
    75th
    $380,870
    90th
    $456,780

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medicine Physicians salary vs area income 338% Median Emergency Medicine Physicians salary is 238% 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
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $476,890
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $447,750
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $303,190
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $289,440

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $118,570
    Pharmacy Technicians $59,960
    Pharmacists $165,270
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $73,490
    Physicians, All Other $330,560
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $80,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medicine Physicians in Seattle, WA is $183.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $219.61 or more per hour.

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

    Entry-level Emergency Medicine Physicians (10th percentile) earn around $85,010 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $314,200.