What are the main factors that influence an Emergency Physician's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Emergency Physician?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Emergency Physician roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

How does experience change An Emergency Physician's salary?

An Emergency Physician's salary grows with experience: starting around $381,825 for beginners, reaching about $385,335 at mid-level, and approach $394,298 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Emergency Physician?

Emergency Physician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Emergency Physician roles are District of Columbia $431,093, California $429,457, Massachusetts $423,734. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Emergency Physician roles make?

Salaries for Emergency Physician level roles vary by specialization: Emergency department physician assistant: $388,698; Emergency Medicine Physician: $375,700; Physician - Emergency Room: $375,688; Emergency Department Physician: $374,003; emergency room physician assistant: $328,885.

Emergency Physician Salary in Delaware

How much does an Emergency Physician make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Emergency Physician in Delaware is $394,299 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $190.

However, an Emergency Physician's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $472,140
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $369,890 to $435,044
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $347,666

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Emergency Physician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$435,044	$36,254	$8,366	$209
Average	$394,299	$32,858	$7,583	$190
25th Percentile	$369,890	$30,824	$7,113	$178

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Key Factors That Influence Emergency Physician Salaries

An Emergency Physician's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Emergency Physician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Emergency Physician's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $381,825
Early Career (1-2 years): $383,580
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $385,335
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $387,792
Expert (over 8 years): $394,298

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Emergency Physician	$381,825
Intermediate Level Emergency Physician	$383,580
Senior Level Emergency Physician	$385,335
Specialist Level Emergency Physician	$387,792
Expert Level Emergency Physician	$394,298

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How Do Emergency Physician Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Emergency Physicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $431,093.
California: $429,457.
Massachusetts: $423,734.

District of Columbia $431,093 California $429,457 Massachusetts $423,734 Washington $422,177 New Jersey $422,021 Alaska $421,476 Connecticut $416,103 New York $413,922

Hawaii $406,953 Rhode Island $403,682 Maryland $401,463 Minnesota $398,426 Colorado $397,258 Illinois $396,869 Oregon $395,389 Delaware $394,299

New Hampshire $393,614 Virginia $392,079 Pennsylvania $387,602 Nevada $385,344 North Dakota $384,604 Michigan $383,436 Wisconsin $383,008 Vermont $382,151

Texas $379,776 Maine $379,620 Arizona $379,387 Ohio $379,114 Georgia $375,532 Indiana $373,741 Wyoming $373,390 Utah $372,845

Iowa $372,612 Kansas $370,743 Louisiana $370,198 North Carolina $370,003 Missouri $369,925 Florida $368,407 Montana $367,589 Nebraska $366,810

Kentucky $366,382 South Carolina $364,825 Tennessee $363,851 Idaho $363,462 New Mexico $360,620 Oklahoma $359,997 Alabama $357,700 South Dakota $353,845

Arkansas $351,742 West Virginia $350,613 Mississippi $347,226

Top Paying Cities for Emergency Physicians

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $392,523
Little Creek: $395,397
Magnolia: $394,828

Lincoln, DE $392,523 Little Creek, DE $395,397 Magnolia, DE $394,828 Milford, DE $393,520 Marydel, DE $394,166 Millsboro, DE $390,876 Millville, DE $391,480 Milton, DE $392,157

Nassau, DE $392,442 Ocean View, DE $391,414 Rehoboth Beach, DE $392,165 Seaford, DE $392,387 Selbyville, DE $390,763 Smyrna, DE $395,669 Viola, DE $393,847 Woodside, DE $394,906

Bear, DE $393,995 Newark, DE $393,847 Claymont, DE $394,653 Delaware City, DE $394,240 Hockessin, DE $393,812 Kirkwood, DE $394,166 Middletown, DE $394,318 Montchanin, DE $393,902

New Castle, DE $393,960 Odessa, DE $394,513 Port Penn, DE $394,778 Rockland, DE $393,941 Saint Georges, DE $394,194 Townsend, DE $394,801 Winterthur, DE $393,987 Lewes, DE $392,309

Wilmington, DE $393,832 Dover, DE $395,397 Dover Afb, DE $393,314 Bethany Beach, DE $391,001 Bethel, DE $391,406 Bridgeville, DE $392,329 Camden Wyoming, DE $394,283 Cheswold, DE $395,268

Clayton, DE $395,280 Dagsboro, DE $390,728 Delmar, DE $390,102 Ellendale, DE $391,285 Felton, DE $393,489 Fenwick Island, DE $390,814 Frankford, DE $390,133 Frederica, DE $393,878

Georgetown, DE $390,580 Greenwood, DE $392,391 Harbeson, DE $390,997 Harrington, DE $392,991 Hartly, DE $394,213 Houston, DE $392,430 Kenton, DE $395,299 Laurel, DE $390,347

Yorklyn, DE $393,929

Emergency Physician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Emergency Physician roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Healthcare and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Emergency Physician positions in Pharmaceuticals or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Emergency Physician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Emergency Physician

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$591,448	$284.0	50%
Biotechnology	$473,159	$227.0	20%

Emergency Physician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Emergency Physician's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$369,890

Average $394,299/year

$435,044

$30,824

Average $32,858/month

$36,254

$7,113

Average $7,583/week

$8,366

$178

Average $190/hour

$209

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$435,044	$36,254	$8,366	$209
Average	$394,299	$32,858	$7,583	$190
25th Percentile	$369,890	$30,824	$7,113	$178

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