Emergency Medicine Physicians Salary in Western North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $420,440
Median hourly $202.13
10th percentile $141,770
90th percentile $420,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $141,770
    25th
    $322,830
    50th (median)
    $420,440
    75th
    $420,440
    90th
    $420,440

    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

    Related occupations in Western North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$79,600
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$60,380
    Pharmacy Technicians$37,950
    Paramedics$46,280
    Emergency Medical Technicians$39,160
    Pharmacists$131,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Emergency Medicine Physicians make per hour in Western North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medicine Physicians in Western North Carolina is $202.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $202.14 or more per hour.

    What is the entry-level salary for Emergency Medicine Physicians in Western North Carolina?

    Entry-level Emergency Medicine Physicians (10th percentile) earn around $141,770 per year in Western North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $322,830.