As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician in the US is $283,690, equivalent to $136 per hour, $5,456 weekly, or $23,641 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician in the US vary widely, spanning from $251,860 to $339,770. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($267,029) and 75th percentile ($313,044), while top earners (90th percentile) make $339,770 per year. This $46,015 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or Acute Care, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 67 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician Salary $251,860 US August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician Salary $267,029 US August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician Salary $283,690 US August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician Salary $313,044 US August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician Salary $339,770 US August 01, 2026
25% $267,029 10% $251,860 90% $339,770 75% $313,044 $283,690 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician ?

Pediatric emergency medicine (PEM) is a medical subspecialty of both pediatrics and emergency medicine. It involves the care of undifferentiated, unscheduled children with acute illnesses or injuries that require immediate medical attention. While not usually providing long-term or continuing care, pediatric emergency doctors undertake the necessary investigations and interventions to diagnose patients in the acute phase, to liaise with physicians from other specialities, and to resuscitate and stabilize children who are seriously ill or injured. Pediatric emergency physicians generally practi...

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician in the United States. The base salary for Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician ranges from $267,029 to $313,044 with the average base salary of $283,690. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $241,913 to $309,986 with the average total cash compensation of $273,969.

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