ER doctors employed in the United States typically earn salaries in the range from $104,634 to $396,672 a year including bonuses and contributions from profit sharing according to the salary information provided by Payscale.
The basic salary for emergency medicine physicians is usually in the range from $96,496 to $303,162 a year. The yearly bonuses can amount to up to $48,434, and the reported annual earnings from profit sharing are generally in the range between $1,932 and $103,042 according to Payscale.
Jobstat reports that the highest salary recorded for ER physicians is $374,753 a year, and the lowest is $93,706 a year.
Based on the salary data provided by Salary.com, 10% of ER doctors earn up to $180,750 a year, and the 10% best paid emergency room physicians are paid $334,694 a year or more.
ER doctors with the Diplomate of American Board of Emeregency Medicine (ABEM) certification typically earn an annual pay in the range from $98,633 to $305,462 according to Payscale. The salary range for ER physicians with the degree of Doctor of Medicine (MD) goes from $112,865 to $300,414 a year.
Starting salary
ER doctors are typically paid a starting salary in the range from $43,631 to $259,763 in their first year on the job according to Payscale’s salary figures. These professionals are paid $1,017 a year on average in bonuses.
Average salary
The average salary for emergency medicine doctors working in the United States is $252,235 a year according to Salary.com, $245,809 according to Payscale, $226,356 according to Jobstat, and $270,000 a year according to the 2013 Emergency Medicine Physician Compensation Report released by Medscape.
Medscape’s salary report shows that men earn $277,000 a year on average, while women are paid a median annual salary of $242,000.
This translates into a 14% gap between male and female emergency room physicians.
ER doctors’ annual pay can vary significantly depending on geographical location. The best paid emergency medicine physicians are those based in the South Central region, who earn $298,000 a year on average, followed by ER doctors employed in the North Central region, who receive a median annual salary of $289,000 according to Medscape’s report.
Emergency medicine doctors working in the Great Lakes region earn around $276,000 a year, those based in the Southeast report a median yearly income of $273,000, and physicians employed in the Northwest are paid $270,000 a year on average. ER doctors working in the Mid-Atlantic region earn an average salary of $269,000 a year, and those based in the Southwest are paid around $265,000 annually. The lowest average salaries for this occupation are in the West, where ER physicians earn $258,000 a year on average, and in the North East region, where the median yearly salary for this profession is $242,000 based on the results of Medscape’s salary survey.
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ER doctors employed by healthcare organizations make $251,000 a year on average, those working at outpatient clinics are paid around $215,000 a year, and ER specialists working in multispecialty group practices have a median annual pay of $203,000 according to Medscape’s salary report. ER doctors working in an academic setting earn an average salary of $182,000 a year, and physicians employed in other settings receive an average yearly income of $225,000 according to Medscape.
ER doctors’ salaries also depend on these professionals’ work situation. ER physicians who are partners in their organization earn $298,000 a year on average, and those who work as independent contractors earn around $282,000 a year. Emergency medicine physicians who are employees at their organization are paid around $250,000 annually, and those who own solo practices earn an average annual income of $229,000 according to Medscape.
Hourly wage
Emergency room doctors earn $112.56 per hour on average according to the salary data provided by Jobstat, with the highest hourly rate recorded being $186.35 and the lowest, $46.6 per hour.
The hourly rate for emergency medicine physicians varies depending on a number of factors, including years of experience. Doctors with 1 to 4 years of experience are typically paid between $72.13 and $196.92 per hour, and those with 5 to 9 years of experience generally earn between $97.66 and $171.95 per hour. ER physicians with 10 to 19 years of experience report earning an hourly pay in the range from $74.50 to $234.57, and doctors with 20 or more years of experience under their belt generally earn between $90 and $205.34 per hour according to Payscale’s salary data.
The average hourly wage can also vary from state to state. ER doctors in New York generally earn between $41.22 and $190.63 per hour, those based in California make between $80.54 and $223.49 per hour, and professionals employed in Texas earn an hourly wage in the range from $50.68 to $203.73. Doctors based in Florida are typically paid between $136.50 and $199.99 per hour, and those working in North Carolina make between $115.44 and $150 per hour. Physicians employed in Ohio are paid between $119.83 and $203.47 per hour, and those working in Missouri report an hourly pay in the range from $137.34 to $175.79 according to Payscale.
Doctors with the Diplomate of American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) certification generally earn between $106.65 and $205.07 per hour.
The hourly wage can vary depending on hospital setting among other factors. For example, ER doctors working at general hospitals typically make between $98.58 and $199.33 per hour, while those working in ambulatory care and surgery centers earn between $82.50 and $180 per hour.
The hourly rate also varies from industry to industry. ER physicians working in the health care sector generally earn between $85 and $202.73 per hour, those working at hospitals make between $36.06 and $185.61 per hour, and professionals working in emergency medical services are usually paid between $103.42 and $201.21 per hour. ER specialists working at acute care hospitals earn between $51.06 and $239.78 per hour, those working in health care staffing make between $108.09 and $162.78 per hour, and professionals employed by the Independent Physician Association (IPA) report earning an hourly wage in the range from $113 to $133.63 according to Payscale.
Employer type is another factor that can affect an ER doctor’s hourly rate. Professionals working at hospitals generally earn between $51.35 and $203.08 per hour, those employed by companies make between $98.26 and $191.55 per hour, and physicians working for private practices and firms are generally paid between $111.13 and $207.29 per hour. ER doctors working as contractors usually make between $125.08 and $195.77 per hour, and those employed by other organizations are generally paid between $110 and $200 per hour according to Payscale’s salary statistics.
Salary by state
ER doctors’ salaries can vary significantly from state to state. Physicians working in New York generally earn salaries in the range from $83,598 to $255,321 a year, those based in California make between $99,666 and $311,474 a year, and ER doctors employed in Texas are typically paid between $98,633 and $397,317 annually.
Emergency room doctors working in Florida earn between $100,671 and $367,663 annually, and physicians based in Pennsylvania make between $56,673 and $253,419 a year. Professionals working in Ohio typically report an annual income in the range from $98,986 to $320,556, and those employed in Georgia generally earn between $126,045 and $287,816 a year according to Payscale’s salary data.
Salary by city
ER physicians’ salaries can also vary significantly from city to city. Doctors based in New York generally earn between $83,000 and $300,000 a year, those working in Atlanta are typically paid between $141,972 and $265,000 a year, and professionals employed in Philadelphia usually report an annual pay in the range from $196,527 to $250,000 according to Payscale’s salary figures.
ER doctors based in Houston make between $122,084 and $250,000 annually, and those working in Chicago are generally paid between $49,132 and $228,907 a year. Professionals employed in Phoenix earn between $199,676 and $285,000 a year, and those based in San Francisco report annual salaries in the range from $137,569 to $254,341 according to Payscale.
Salary range
Medscape’s 2013 Emergency Medicine Physician Compensation Report reveals that 5% of ER doctors earn $100,000 a year or less, while 3% report salaries in the range from $450,000 to $500,000 a year. The highest percentage of emergency medicine doctors (23%) are paid bentween $250,000 and $300,000 annually, and 19% report an annual pay in the range between $200,000 and $250,000.
On the higher end of the scale, 7% of emergency room doctors earn between $400,000 and $450,000 a year, 13% are paid between $350,000 and $400,000 annually, and 17% report a yearly income in the range from $300,000 to $350,000.
On the lower end of the scale, 6% of ER doctors make between $100,000 and $150,000 annually, and 7% report being paid between $150,000 and $200,000 a year according to Medscape’s salary report.
Emergency medicine doctors’ annual salaries can vary significantly depending on professional experience. ER physicians with 1 to 4 years of experience typically earn between $60,000 and $300,082 a year, and those with 5 to 9 years of experience are generally paid between $100,799 and $287,478 annually. ER doctors with 10 to 19 years under their belt usually report an annual pay in the range from $144,960 to $325,732, and physicians with 20 or more years of experience generally make between $103,042 and $345,998 a year according to Payscale’s salary data.
In terms of industry, ER doctors working in the health care sector generally report earning between $98,633 and $260,573 a year, and those employed at hospitals are typically paid between $59,800 and $311,996 annually. Physicians working in emergency medical services make between $98,986 and $322,303 a year, and those employed at acute care hospitals usually earn an income in the range from $76,596 to $420,847 a year. Emergency medicine doctors employed at internal medicine physicians’ offices typically earn between $198,317 and $340,237 a year, those working at medical offices are generally paid between $122,829 and $308,368 annually, and doctors employed by the military or armed forces report an annual income in the range from $78,013 to $172,500 according to Payscale’s salary figures.
Women generally earn between $118,359 and $253,419 a year, and men are typically paid between $98,916 and $319,189 annually.
Emergency medicine doctors’ annual salaries can vary significantly depending on employer type. Professionals working at hospitals generally make between $75,076 and $272,737 a year, those employed by companies report salaries in the range from $123,291 to $296,958 a year, and physicians working for private practices and firms are typically paid between $155,470 and $358,417 annually. ER doctors working for the federal government make between $53,013 and $226,000 a year, those employed by universities and colleges are paid between $79,056 and $254,660 annually, and professionals working for non-profit organizations typically report earning salaries in the range from $40,268 to $397,317 a year. ER physicians working as contractors earn between $205,659 and $300,000 annually, and those who are self-employed generally make between $245,000 and $354,930 a year according to Payscale.
Benefits
Emergency room doctors usually get a variety of perks and benefits along with their basic salaries and yearly bonuses, and these can sometimes reflect their annual earnings.
ER doctors who have 401(k) plans typically earn between $96,095 and $304,496 a year, those who have malpractice and liability insurance are generally paid between $129,866 and $314,828 annually, and professionals who get life and disability insurance as part of their benefits package typically report an annual pay in the range from $101,367 to $332,959 according to Payscale.
ER specialists who have paid vacations and holidays generally earn between $100,671 and $295,186 a year, and those who get paid sick leave are typically paid between $98,633 and $289,966 a year. Professionals who have 403(b) plans usually make between $170,297 and $320,556 a year, and those who get reimbursement for education, training, tuition, or certification are generally paid between $126,148 and $304,630 a year according to the salary data provided by Payscale.
The most popular benefits and perks among emergency room doctors are 401(k) plans, malpractice and liability insurance, life and disability insurance, 403(b) plans, and paid vacations and holidays.
Bonuses and profit sharing
The yearly bonuses also depend on a number of factors, including work experience. ER physicians with 1 to 4 years of experience typically get around $5,500 a year, and those with 5 to 9 years of experience are paid $10,279 a year on average in bonus money. Professionals with over 10 years of experience earn bonuses in the average amount of $5,000 a year according to Payscale.
Bonuses also vary from state to state. ER doctors in Texas get $10,137 a year on average, those based in Florida are paid around $9,826 annually, and professionals working in Georgia get around $7,500 a year in bonuses. ER specialists based in Michigan earn $5,000 a year, and those working in Ohio typically get around $5,087 a year. Physicians employed in California are paid around $5,500 a year, and New York-based physicians get $1,000 a year on average in bonuses.
The annual bonus earnings can vary dramatically from industry to industry. ER physicians working at medical offices report getting $50,000 a year on average, those working in health care staffing earn around $20,000 a year, and professionals working in the health care sector are typically paid around $6,500 a year in bonuses. ER doctors working in emergency medical services and those employed at physicians’ offices are paid $5,000 a year on average, and professionals employed at hospitals get around $5,120 a year in bonuses according to Payscale’ s salary data.
Bonuses can also vary significantly depending on employer type. Doctors employed by private practices and firms typically get around $19,653 a year, those employed by universities and colleges are paid around $25,000 annually, and physicians who work as contractors get $5,000 a year on average. Professionals employed by trusts, foundations, or the federal government typically earn around $12,500 a year, and those employed by teams get $10,000 a year on average. ER doctors working for non-profit organizations are paid around $6,000 a year in bonuses, and those who work at hospitals get $5,024 annually on average. Self-employed physicians report getting $10,000 a year on average.
The yearly bonuses also depend on area of specialty. Physicians specializing in surgery get $10,000 a year on average, those specializing in emergency medicine are paid $7,742 annually on average, and professionals who specialize in family practice earn around $2,500 a year in bonuses according to Payscale.
Contributions from profit sharing also vary depending on professional experience. ER doctors with 1 to 4 years of experience typically get around $30,000 a year, and those with 5 to 9 years of experience report earning $15,000 a year on average. Professionals with 10 to 19 years of experience get $40,000 a year on average, and those with 20 or more years of experience typically earn around $15,000 a year from profit sharing.
Earnings from profit sharing also vary from state to state. ER doctors based in Massachusetts get $70,000 annually on average, those working in Texas earn around $40,000 a year, and professionals employed in Illinois get $32,500 a year on average. Emergency room doctors based in Wisonsin earn around $29,000 a year, those working in Pennsylvania earn $21,000 annually on average, and professionals employed in North Carolina earn $8,500 a year on average.
The contributions from profit sharing also vary from industry to industry. ER doctors employed in emergency medical services typically earn around $40,000 a year, and those working at acute care hospitals get $21,000 annually on average. Professionals working in the health care sector earn $15,361 a year on average, and those employed at hospitals typically earn around $5,000 a year according to Payscale’s income statistics.
In terms of employer type, doctors working at hospitals typically get around $11,000 a year, those working for non-profit organizations earn $22,500 on average, and professionals employed by private practices and firms earn around $40,000 a year. ER physicians employed by companies report getting $50,000 a year on average in profit sharing contributions, and those working for other organizations earn around $88,000 a year according to Payscale.
Other income factors
ER doctors’ salaries also vary depending on hospital setting. Doctors employed at general hospitals typically earn between $100,671 and $307,431 a year, those working in ambulatory care or surgery centers make between $57,497 and $258,895 annually, and professionals working at physicians’ offices are generally paid between $141,972 and $450,000 a year. ER physicians employed by the military usually report salaries in the range from $85,000 to $201,980 a year, and those working in other settings typically earn between $150,000 and $275,000 a year according to the salary information provided by Payscale.
ER physicians’ salaries can also vary depending on the size of the organization that employs them. Based on Payscale’s salary data, emergency medicine specialists working for organizations that employ between 1 and 9 people typically earn between $142,031 and $303,188 a year, those working for organizations with 50 to 199 employees make between $165,000 and $261,905 annually, and professionals working for organizations that employ between 200 and 599 people are typically paid between $59,598 and $297,228 a year. ER doctors working for organizations with 600 to 1,999 employees generally report salaries in the range from $116,350 to $340,039 a year, those employed by organizations with 2,000 to 4,999 employees typically make between $147,395 and $232,472 annually, and professionals working for organizations that employ between 5,000 and 19,999 people usually report an annual income in the range from $78,987 to $400,000 a year according to Payscale.
Emergency medicine doctors’ salaries can also vary depending on the number of professionals employed by their organization. For example, doctors working for organizations that employ between 10 and 49 professionals typically report a yearly income in the range from $203,473 to $296,870, while those working for organizations that employ between 100 and 499 professionals are generally paid between $270,225 and $351,683 annually according to Payscale’s salary figures.
The number of hospital beds is another factor that can affect an ER doctor’s salary. Physicians working at institutions with fewer than 50 beds generally report salaries in the range from $99,329 to $303,461 a year, those employed by institutions with 50 to 99 hospital beds are typically paid between $155,133 and $296,755 annually, and professionals employed by institutions with 100 to 299 beds usually make between $97,871 and $289,932 a year. ER doctors working at institutions with 300 to 499 hospital beds typically earn salaries in the range from $71,517 to $300,882 a year, and those employed by institutions with 500 or more hospital beds are generally paid an income in the range between $100,671 and $360,647 a year according to Payscale’s salary data.