What emergency medicine physicians earn in New Jersey and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $289,440 | $139.15 | 3,070 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $380,800 | $183.08 | 310 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $306,610 | $147.41 | 110 |
Emergency Medicine Physicians in New Jersey earned a median of $315,340 a year ($151.60 an hour) in May 2025, 6% less than the national median of $335,550. The middle half earned $79,400 to $383,300.
Among areas in New Jersey, pay was highest in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD at $380,800.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.