Healthcare Houston, TX Pop. 2,304,580

Emergency Medicine Physician Salary in Houston, Texas

The median emergency medicine physician salary in Houston, TX is $303,800 per year, which is 2% below the national median and 4.3% above the Texas state average.

City Median
$303,800
vs State Avg
+$12,400
vs National
$-6,200
Cost of Living
96%

Emergency Medicine Physician Salary in Houston by Experience

In Houston, an entry-level emergency medicine physician earns around $181,300, while experienced professionals earn up to $450,800 per year. The local cost of living index is 96% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$181,300
$-3,700 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$308,700
$-6,300 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$450,800
$-9,200 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Houston, TX

Percentile Houston
10th Percentile $176,400
25th Percentile $235,200
Median (50th) $303,800
75th Percentile $392,000
90th Percentile $465,500

Emergency Medicine Physician Salary in Other Texas Cities

How to Become a Emergency Medicine Physician in Houston

Education

Most emergency medicine physician positions require a doctoral degree. Houston and the surrounding Texas 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 Houston may vary based on local industry and population growth.