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Emergency Medicine Physicians

Part of Health Science, in the Therapeutic Services pathway.

Job zone 5: extensive preparationO*NET 29-1214.00

What the work is

Make immediate medical decisions and act to prevent death or further disability. Provide immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization, and disposition of patients. May direct emergency medical staff in an emergency department.

What it pays

$316,830
Median pay per year, San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro
New workers start near $81,920
Experienced workers reach $316,830
  1. $82k10th
  2. $128k25th
  3. $317kMedian
  4. $317k75th
  5. $317k90th
Wage percentiles: 10th $81,920, 25th $127,670, Median $316,830, 75th $316,830, 90th $316,830

About 110 people do this job in the San Antonio area.

Job outlook

U.S. projection, 2024 to 2034.

+3%

U.S. employment change

1,000

openings a year nationwide, from growth and people leaving

36,100

employed nationwide in 2024

Typical entry education: Doctoral or professional degree · Training: Internship/residency

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