Healthcare Fort Smith, AR Pop. 89,142

Emergency Medicine Physician Salary in Fort Smith, Arkansas

The median emergency medicine physician salary in Fort Smith, AR is $241,800 per year, which is 22% below the national median and 4.9% below the Arkansas state average.

City Median

$241,800

vs State Avg

$-12,400

vs National

$-68,200

Cost of Living

80%

Emergency Medicine Physician Salary in Fort Smith by Experience

In Fort Smith, an entry-level emergency medicine physician earns around $144,300, while experienced professionals earn up to $358,800 per year. The local cost of living index is 80% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$144,300

$-40,700 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$245,700

$-69,300 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$358,800

$-101,200 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Fort Smith, AR

Percentile	Fort Smith	AR State	National
10th Percentile	$140,400	$147,600	$180,000
25th Percentile	$187,200	$196,800	$240,000
Median (50th)	$241,800	$254,200	$310,000
75th Percentile	$312,000	$328,000	$400,000
90th Percentile	$370,500	$389,500	$475,000

Emergency Medicine Physician Salary in Other Arkansas Cities

How to Become a Emergency Medicine Physician in Fort Smith

Education

Most emergency medicine physician positions require a doctoral degree. Fort Smith and the surrounding Arkansas area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Emergency MedicineTrauma CareTriageCritical CareProceduresDecision Making

Job Outlook

Nationally, emergency medicine physician employment is projected to grow 4% over the next decade (as fast as average). Demand in Fort Smith may vary based on local industry and population growth.