Healthcare Arkansas (AR) Rank #48 of 50

Emergency Medicine Physician Salary in Arkansas

The median emergency medicine physician salary in Arkansas is $254,200 per year, which is 18% below the national median of $310,000.

Median Salary

$254,200

vs National

$-55,800

State Rank

#48 of 50

Cost of Living

84%

Emergency Medicine Physician Salary in Arkansas by Experience

In Arkansas, an entry-level emergency medicine physician earns around $151,700, while experienced professionals earn up to $377,200 per year. The cost of living index in Arkansas is 84% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$151,700

$-33,300 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$258,300

$-56,700 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$377,200

$-82,800 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Arkansas

Percentile	AR Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$147,600	$180,000	$-32,400
25th Percentile	$196,800	$240,000	$-43,200
Median (50th)	$254,200	$310,000	$-55,800
75th Percentile	$328,000	$400,000	$-72,000
90th Percentile	$389,500	$475,000	$-85,500

Emergency Medicine Physician Salary by City in Arkansas

The largest employment areas for emergency medicine physicians in Arkansas include Little Rock, Fort Smith, Fayetteville, and Springdale. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

Little Rock, AR

$263,500

Pop. 202,591 · COL 87%

Fort Smith, AR

$241,800

Pop. 89,142 · COL 80%

Fayetteville, AR

$266,600

Pop. 93,949 · COL 88%

Springdale, AR

$254,200

Pop. 80,433 · COL 84%

Jonesboro, AR

$248,000

Pop. 78,576 · COL 82%

How to Become a Emergency Medicine Physician in Arkansas

Education

Most emergency medicine physician positions require a doctoral degree. Arkansas has several accredited institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Emergency MedicineTrauma CareTriageCritical CareProceduresDecision Making

Job Outlook in Arkansas

Nationally, emergency medicine physician employment is projected to grow 4% over the next decade (as fast as average). Arkansas's demand may vary based on local industry trends.