How Much Does an Er Doctor Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$335,550
ER doctors in the U.S. earn a median of $335,550 a year, or $161.32 an hour. Half of ER doctors earn more than $335,550 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $495,910.
Pay percentiles for ER doctors
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49.81 | $103,610 |
| 25th | $88.86 | $184,830 |
| 50th (median) | $161.32 | $335,550 |
| 75th | $201.39 | $418,890 |
| 90th | $238.42 | $495,910 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Emergency Medicine Physicians (SOC 29-1214). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for ER doctors
| State | Median annual | Median hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $239,200+ | $115.00+ |
| Arizona | $239,200+ | $115.00+ |
| Arkansas | $239,200+ | $115.00+ |
| Colorado | $239,200+ | $115.00+ |
| Hawaii | $239,200+ | $115.00+ |
| Illinois | $239,200+ | $115.00+ |
| Louisiana | $239,200+ | $115.00+ |
| Maine | $239,200+ | $115.00+ |
| Montana | $239,200+ | $115.00+ |
| New Hampshire | $239,200+ | $115.00+ |
| United States | $335,550 | $161.32 |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. "+" marks wages above the highest figure BLS publishes ($239,200 a year / $115.00 an hour). Those states are listed first, alphabetically. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many ER doctors are there?
BLS counts about 32,880 ER doctors employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “Emergency Medicine Physicians”. The most jobs are in California (4,420), New York (3,980) and Florida (2,060).
The mean (average) annual wage is $317,480, lower than the median of $335,550.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $27,963
- Biweekly
- $12,906
- Weekly
- $6,453
- Daily (8 hours)
- $1,291
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do ER doctors make an hour?
The median hourly wage for ER doctors is $161.32. The middle 50% earn between $88.86 and $201.39 an hour.
Which state pays ER doctors the most?
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Montana, New Hampshire, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming report a median wage of more than $239,200 for ER doctors, the highest level BLS publishes, so an exact ranking among them is not available.
What is the starting salary for ER doctors?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of ER doctors earn less than $103,610 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.