The Average Salary of an Emergency Room Doctor

Emergency room doctors diagnosis illnesses and provide treatment to people who become accidentally injured or suffer trauma. According to PayScale.com, the average salary of an emergency room doctor depends largely upon how many years of experience he has in the field and the type of employer for whom he works.

Entry Level

Emergency room doctors with less than one year of work experience earn average salaries that fall between $100,841 and $183,126.

One to Four Years of Experience

Emergency room doctors with one to four years of work experience earn annual salaries of between $95,411 and $203,083.

Five to Nine Years of Experience

The average salary range for emergency room doctors with five to nine years of experience is between $125,208 and $216,998.

Most Experienced

The income of emergency room doctors with 10 or more years of experience in the field is between $126,605 and $242,891.

Self-Employment

Emergency room doctors who are self-employed earn the highest salaries of all physicians in the field, with average rates between $265,311 and $329,626.

Employer Type

The highest-paying employers of emergency room doctors are nonprofit organizations, where doctors earn a maximum salary of $260,079, while the federal government is the lowest-paying employer, with a maximum salary of $172,952.

References

• PayScale: Median Salary by Years Experience
• PayScale: Median Salary by Employer Type