ER Director Salary in Lexington, Kentucky

How much does an ER Director make in Lexington, KY?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an ER Director in Lexington, KY is $155,073. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $138,101 to $179,040, with most professionals earning between $122,649 and $200,860.

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Common responsibilities of an ER Director

Works with managed care and physician contracting staff to ensure best pricing and best physicians are in place.

September 01, 2022

Plan and direct the emergency room program.

January 06, 2023

Promotes harmonious working relationships with other hospital departments .

January 27, 2023

Develops and markets expanded and/or new services in response to innovation, technology, strategic developments or compensation consistent with the goals of the clinical service.

February 01, 2023

Manages contracts and service agreements associated with the service line(s).

February 15, 2023

Monitors progress of special nursing programs and projects and makes recommendations and/or takes appropriate action on basis of findings.

February 23, 2023

Evaluates, develops, and adapts the clinical and business processes of the clinical service line(s) to meet the ever changing healthcare environment and needs of patients and families.

March 15, 2023

Completes required orientation as directed by facility.

March 19, 2023

Assist physicians and medical staff in caring for surgical patients Provides leadership, management and direction to continually improve the profession of nursing and patient care The Director is responsible for nursing care within assigned areas Responsible for nursing quality programs that are outcome oriented and will develop and implement programs/plans in accordance with government regulations, licensing and accreditation requirements that effectively utilize resources to reach the organizations short and long term strategic goals/objectives/mission.

March 20, 2023

Demonstrates the ability to establish priorities among the essential functions of.

May 19, 2023

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Average Salary Range for ER Director in Lexington, KY

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

138101

179040

155073

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

141695

186562

160155

What is the average salary for ER Director in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of ER Director in Lexington, KY. The base salary for ER Director ranges from $138,101 to $179,040 with the average base salary of $155,073. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $141,695 to $186,562 with the average total cash compensation of $160,155.

View Average Salary for ER Director as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$155,073	$138,101 - $179,040
Bonus	$5,083	$3,594 - $7,522
Total Pay	$160,155	$141,695 - $186,562

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

ER Director Salary Near Lexington, KY

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Lexington, KY
CITY, STATE Richmond, KY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $136,863 - $177,434	COMPARE TO Lexington, KY
CITY, STATE Frankfort, KY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $136,386 - $176,815	COMPARE TO Lexington, KY
CITY, STATE Louisville, KY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $142,666 - $184,958	COMPARE TO Lexington, KY
CITY, STATE Covington, KY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $144,964 - $187,936	COMPARE TO Lexington, KY
CITY, STATE Cincinnati, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $144,964 - $187,936	COMPARE TO Lexington, KY
CITY, STATE Hamilton, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $144,367 - $187,163	COMPARE TO Lexington, KY

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About Lexington, Kentucky

Lexington, consolidated with Fayette County and often denoted as Lexington-Fayette, is the second-largest city in Kentucky and the 60th-largest city in the United States. By land area, Lexington is the 28th largest city in the United States. Known as the "Horse Capital of the World," it is the heart of the state's Bluegrass region. It has a nonpartisan mayor-council form of government, with 12 council districts and three members elected at large, with the highest vote-getter designated vice mayor. In the 2017 U.S. Census Estimate, the city's population was 321,959, anchoring a metropolitan are...

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