How to become emergency medicine physicianseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter
Median annual pay
$335,550
25th–75th pct. $184,830–$418,890
Top pay (est.)
$644,700
Top 10% $495,910
Pay in 5 years
$390,900est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$455,500est.
$391,700–$528,800
Outlook score
62/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
31%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
+3.2%
900 openings / yr
How to become emergency medicine physicians
Typical education
Doctoral or professional degree
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Internship/residency
A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.
Skills, education and requirements for Emergency Medicine Physicians
Key skills
O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).
Key knowledge areas
What the work involves
Assisting and Caring for OthersMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeProcessing InformationGetting InformationEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsAnalyzing Data or InformationIdentifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Important abilities
Inductive ReasoningProblem SensitivityOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionDeductive Reasoning
Education of workers
Training before entry
Related work experience
Job Zone 5 — extensive preparation needed (O*NET)
Difficulty of entry: ★★★★☆ Demanding (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)
Career path and how to earn more as emergency medicine physicians
Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.
Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.