Emergency Medicine Physician Salary in Washington
State-level salary data from BLS OES and H-1B filings
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (WA)
$380,870
$183.11/hr
vs National Average
$353,789
+7.7% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$105K – $515K
Salary Distribution — Emergency Medicine Physician in Washington
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $105,220 |
| 25th percentile | $314,200 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $380,870 |
| 75th percentile | $420,410 |
| 90th percentile | $515,290 |
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 Washington 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 Washington vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Washington) |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $380,870 |
| 2026 (projected) | $392,296 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Washington Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $380,870 | $353,789 |
| 2026 (projected) | $392,296 | $364,403 |
Emergency Medicine Physician Salary by Experience Level in Washington
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $314,200 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $380,870 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $420,410 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $515,290 |
Emergency Medicine Physician Salary in Other States
Related Emergency Medicine Physician Salaries in Washington
How other high-demand occupations in Washington compare to Emergency Medicine Physician ($380,870 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Emergency Medicine Physician | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiologist in WA | $656,330 | +72.3% | $315.54/hr |
| Anesthesiologist in WA | $499,990 | +31.3% | $240.38/hr |
| Surgeon in WA | $479,460 | +25.9% | $230.51/hr |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist in WA | $343,140 | -9.9% | $164.97/hr |
| Internal Medicine Physician in WA | $340,010 | -10.7% | $163.47/hr |
| Psychiatrist in WA | $304,920 | -19.9% | $146.60/hr |
| Family Medicine Physician in WA | $292,900 | -23.1% | $140.82/hr |
| Nurse Anesthetist in WA | $274,390 | -28.0% | $131.92/hr |
| Podiatrist in WA | $232,970 | -38.8% | $112.00/hr |
| Dentist in WA | $169,730 | -55.4% | $81.60/hr |
| Pediatrician in WA | $169,540 | -55.5% | $81.51/hr |
| Physician Assistant in WA | $164,360 | -56.8% | $79.02/hr |