Emergency Medicine Physician Salary in Texas
Based on 780+ workers in Texas
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (TX)
$316,830
$152.32/hr
vs National Average
$353,789
-10.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$72K – $407K
780 employed in Texas
Salary Distribution — Emergency Medicine Physician in Texas
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $71,930 |
| 25th percentile | $81,920 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $316,830 |
| 75th percentile | $330,850 |
| 90th percentile | $407,430 |
Top-Paying Industries for Emergency Medicine Physician (U.S.)
Which industries pay Emergency Medicine Physicians the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Emergency Medicine Physicians in Texas tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | $337,680 | 31K |
| Educational Services | $316,830 | 1K |
| Government (excl. schools, hospitals & USPS) | $313,070 | — |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Emergency Medicine Physician in Texas vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Texas) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $210,000 |
| 2025 | $316,830 |
| 2026 (projected) | $335,840 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Texas Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $210,000 | $210,099 |
| 2025 | $316,830 | $353,789 |
| 2026 (projected) | $335,840 | $375,016 |
Emergency Medicine Physician Salary by Experience Level in Texas
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $81,920 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $316,830 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $330,850 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $407,430 |
Emergency Medicine Physician Salary in Other States
Related Emergency Medicine Physician Salaries in Texas
How other high-demand occupations in Texas compare to Emergency Medicine Physician ($316,830 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Emergency Medicine Physician | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiologist in TX | $410,150 | +29.5% | $197.19/hr |
| Radiologist in TX | $319,320 | +0.8% | $153.52/hr |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist in TX | $271,960 | -14.2% | $130.75/hr |
| Internal Medicine Physician in TX | $269,110 | -15.1% | $129.38/hr |
| Nurse Anesthetist in TX | $244,990 | -22.7% | $117.78/hr |
| Family Medicine Physician in TX | $235,710 | -25.6% | $113.32/hr |
| Psychiatrist in TX | $228,460 | -27.9% | $109.84/hr |
| Surgeon in TX | $222,820 | -29.7% | $107.13/hr |
| Anesthesiologist in TX | $215,230 | -32.1% | $103.48/hr |
| Podiatrist in TX | $175,520 | -44.6% | $84.38/hr |
| Pediatrician in TX | $173,360 | -45.3% | $83.35/hr |
| Dentist in TX | $162,360 | -48.8% | $78.06/hr |